Dr. Gunawardana, who has championed the concept of citizen science for decades, called the garden “a training ground for future scientists.” With minimal land and maximum creativity, the site ...

A new era of nature and garden tourism in Sri Lanka was officially launched yesterday with the unveiling of acclaimed British travel writer Juliet Coombe’s latest book, Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa—a ...

The road to Brief Gardens is somewhat narrow, with many turns and today somewhat wet. The road to paradise is never easy. On my previous visit, there was a tourist coach from which people were being ...

Swathed amidst the fascinating cultural riches of the ancient Sigiriya rock fortress, the new luxurious Water Garden Sigiriya resort beckons as the idyllic location for visitors seeking an indulgent ...

A new era of nature and garden tourism in Sri Lanka was officially launched recently with the unveiling of acclaimed British travel writer Juliet Coombe’s latest book, Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa—a ...

Twenty years ago, Juliet Coombe was given the idea to write a book on Brief, Bevis Bawa’s timeless garden, by her friend Shalini Gamage. The garden, ‘wilder’ than Lunuganga, the estate of Bevis’s ...

Authorities in Sri Lanka say that the world’s largest star sapphire cluster has been accidentally discovered in a backyard. A gem trader explained that the stone was found by workmen who were digging ...