Start at the giant sequoia
Use the striking tree as a landmark and look at its bark, needles and scale. Then ask which part of the garden it stands in and why room was made for it in that particular spot.
Native and Mediterranean
Compare plants from the native plant garden with species in the Mediterranean greenhouse. Temperature, soil and shelter show why the same care does not work for every plant.
Reading herbs as objects of use
In the herb garden it is not only about name and scent. Look for labels about uses and keep historical use separate from present-day medical advice.
Before you go
Two public websites give different hours. Jochumhof.nl states Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday 10.30–17.00 and Sunday 10.00–17.00; another site states daily 11.00–17.00. Check in advance.
Sources
This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.
- Research card 1851 — Botanische Tuinen Jochumhof
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.