Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: botanical garden

  • The Boston Public Garden: A botanical and medical landmark

    Situated in the heart of Boston and adjacent to the Boston Common, the Boston Public Garden, established in 1837, was the first public botanical garden in the United States. The Garden exemplifies the city’s long-standing commitment to horticulture, public health, and civic beautification. Beyond its picturesque winding pathways, elegant Swan Boats, and Victorian floral patterns,…