Opening the door to the the tropical greenhouse, you’re hit with the humid fragrance of earthy soil mixed with the musky teak of the wooden structure; an instantly calming scent. Even in midwinter, there are soft smudges of green around every bend. Sitting in its own microclimate, the garden is preserved as a quiet haven from the noises of the city and its seen painters, plant lovers and local residents enjoying its diversity for decades. It’s a place that makes you feel you can breathe a little better than you did before you went in.