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| flower bed with Linden trees and Hawthorne hedge |
Danes have traditionally been avid gardeners. Throughout
Denmark almost every home has beautiful flower gardens and where possible, plentiful vegetable gardens. When they immigrated
to Canada, Danes brought these traditions with them. Out of necessity, their vegetable gardens prospered and because
of our love of color and beauty flower gardens became and still are a vital part of Danish Canadian homes.
The Danish Canadian National Museum maintains both the flower
gardens and vegetable gardens to honor these pioneers.
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| Sundial in triangular flag bed |
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| Dedication Rock on east lawn |
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| east museum lawn with flag bed |
Children's Garden of Imagination
As you enter the Children's Garden of Imagination you will be greeted by a bust of Hans Christian Andersen, situated
next to our storytelling hut.
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| Hans Christian Andersen bust |
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| Storytelling hut |
You may then walk along our three pathways through the
natural forest. While enjoying your tranquil stroll through the woods you will be greeted by several Hans Christian
Andersen story sites. Then cross the water to the rest area where you can enjoy looking over the open countryside or
the relaxing view of the gardens, lake and church.
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| Castle |
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| The Princess and the Pea |
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| The Fir Tree |
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| The Ugly Duckling |
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