There are many terms to describe
green spaces in Spanish: jardín is
usually a space for ornamental plants such as a botanical garden; huerta is a plot for growing vegetables
and herbs, usually near a house; parque
is a recreational park that can also double as a botanical garden; granja refers to a small farm and hacienda and rancho can be larger agricultural plots. Often, these spaces have overlapping functions: ecological,
recreational, alimentary, aesthetic, urban design and cultural expression. In
my walks through Xalapa, I have seen green spaces of all shapes and purposes.
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| Courtyard garden |
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| Parque Estatal Francisco Javier Clavijero (INECOL) |
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Parque
los Tecajetes
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| A windowsill garden |
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| From a backyard garden |
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Parque Estatal Francisco Javier Clavijero (INECOL) |
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