The Charlotte Observer<\/em><\/a> features a list of the 12 best drive-to gardens in the Carolinas. Among them, Furman University’s Asia Garden is noted for its “unusual and tranquil beauty.” Highlights include Asia-inspired plantings like bamboo, Japanese\u00a0maples and varieties if iris. Overlooking it all is Place of Peace with its signature Japanese temple whose 2,400 pieces were assembled by Japanese craftsmen without\u00a0using\u00a0a single nail.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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