Chasing Spring at Longwood | Photos
by Elouise
Two days ago we took a chance on the weather. D and I, our daughter and her husband piled into the car and drove to Longwood Gardens. My first visit since April 2016. The forecast promised breaks of sun during the day, and temperatures above 60 degrees F. Here are choice photos from our great adventure. Enjoy!
The garrulous catbird in the top photo greeted us in the parking lot.
Never missed a beat.
Here’s a first glimpse of Spring 2017 at Longwood Gardens,
just outside the visitor’s center.
These giant copper beech are across the field,
a first gorgeous sight as we leave the visitor’s center.
Note tiny people on the left side of the tree walk.
Heading toward the flower walk, we’re walking into
the small desert garden of sun-lovers.
No trees overhead.
Turning right, we start down the ‘cool’ color end of the flower walk.
Imagine masses of flowers that look like a living
patch-work quilt that changes each season and every year.
Just to the right of the center fountain in the flower walk
is a beautiful sunken garden
with a serpent fountain overlooking a water pot.
Imagine the sound of water almost everywhere in the gardens.
Now we move into ‘warm’ colors, followed at the end
by a patch of cool green foliage and flowering whites.
Finally, gorgeous blooming wisteria in a shady space
just downhill, beside the flower walk.
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 17 May 2017
Photo credit: DAFraser
Longwood Gardens in Kennet Square, Philadelphia
Response to WordPress Daily Prompt: Pursue
Beautiful pictures! I haven’t been here in a couple of years. Would love to visit again this summer.
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I hope you have the privilege of doing just that! Thanks for your enthusiastic comment. This has to be my favorite formal garden plus managed meadow ever. Can’t get enough.
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Yes my kids would love it! Enjoy!
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Great descriptions.
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Thanks Yassy! 🌷
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Welcome 💐
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OH I love the Wisteria….now I need to go back 🙂 Thanks for Sharing these!
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Isn’t it stunning? So graceful. Yes yes yes! You Must come back! 😊💜💕
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Beautiful sights there Elouise 🙂 loved the wisteria of course, you know me and purple ❤ lucky soul to have such a great day for an outing. ❤
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Yes–great weather, and not super crowded. Couldn’t have been sweeter! 😊
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Lovely. Water in gardens is always so nice to hear.
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Thanks John. Very calming, along with all the bird calls. 🌷
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The pictures are gorgeous.
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😊🌷💐
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Stunning clicks!
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Thank you kindly!
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Wow, what delicious photos. They are like soul refreshment. Thank you!! 😀
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You’re welcome, dear Fran! Wish I could wave a magic wand and give you an in-person tour. 😊🌷💐
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What a lovely delightful spot, but I didn’t see any garden seats where one could just sit in peace.
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Sorry, Brian. I’ll just have to make a return trip to make a wonderful photo sampler just for you! 😊. There are benches galore. And single seats, too. All sizes, styles and shapes. A sitter’s paradise! 🌲🌷🦋🌳🌹💐📸😎
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Your pictures are Simply gorgeous! I haven’t been to Longwood Gardens in several years. This inspires me to make sure this spring I get to enjoy the beauty of the gardens.
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Thanks, Marjarine! I hope you’re able to do just that! Longwood always feeds my soul–not just my eyes, though that’s spectacular, too. 🙂
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