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Dragon Wall

Dragon Wall

Did you know this about the Dragon Wall in our Ming Garden? The Dragon Wall of celestial dragons in the Empire of Ming is unique (in Europe) and a gift from China to the Hortus Botanicus (1995). The wall screens the imperial gardens to the south, as this is the domain...
Opening sculpture exhibition Hortus Animali

Opening sculpture exhibition Hortus Animali

Sunday, May 26, the already 14th Sculpture Expo opened in the Hortus botanicus Haren. The theme this year is ‘Animals’ and the title of this expo is: ‘Hortus Animali’. After a welcoming speech by Harry Zijderveld (graphic designer of the Hortus...
Tea making – from the past to the present

Tea making – from the past to the present

Tea making - from the past to the present In the coming time, we will explain several facets of our Chinese garden in the Hortus. In doing so, we will also discuss Chinese culture. We previously told you about the Dragon Wall in this Ming garden. Today we focus on the...
Microscopy Day Saturday, Nov. 4, a success!

Microscopy Day Saturday, Nov. 4, a success!

Microscopy Day Saturday, Nov. 4, a success! On Nov. 4, the Hortus Haren was one of places in the province of Groningen where microscopes were on display. This was as part of 70microscopes.nl, an activity of the University of Groningen. And all in tribute to physicist...
Plant market: enjoying all that grows and blooms

Plant market: enjoying all that grows and blooms

Enjoying all that grows and blooms Last Sunday, April 14, was the Plant Market at the Hortus. It was a pleasantly busy day. Many visitors additionally enjoyed walking through our gardens. There was all sorts of things for sale that grow and flourish and they were...