When we returned home from our road trip back in mid May, it wasn't but a couple of days later that we headed to Meadowlark Gardens. I have done many posts on my blog about this place. It is one of our most favorites, where we enjoy a great walk with the added benefit of all that exercise, without realizing it is exercise.
This shows the pathways we take going down the hill. We always seem to choose the one going straight.
And of course we enjoy looking at the flowers in bloom. There were others besides these but I will share those later.
This is called Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica).
This is called Small Sundrops (Oenothera perennis).
This is called Love in the Mist (Nigella damascena). There are also ones with a pretty cornflower blue color.
Our path takes us by the children's garden and I am always pleased to see not only the flowers, but also the whimsical characters that reside here.
Here is an old favorite and has been in residence for a few years now...
as has this one, intently focused on the book he is reading.
They would delight any child, they would delight the inner child in all of us.
I was delighted when Gregg took a photo of the little Catbird that posed so nicely.
I have more photos from Meadowlark from that day, which I will share another time.
And of course we enjoy looking at the flowers in bloom. There were others besides these but I will share those later.
This is called Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica).
This is called Small Sundrops (Oenothera perennis).
This is called Love in the Mist (Nigella damascena). There are also ones with a pretty cornflower blue color.
Our path takes us by the children's garden and I am always pleased to see not only the flowers, but also the whimsical characters that reside here.
Here is an old favorite and has been in residence for a few years now...
as has this one, intently focused on the book he is reading.
They would delight any child, they would delight the inner child in all of us.
I was delighted when Gregg took a photo of the little Catbird that posed so nicely.
I have more photos from Meadowlark from that day, which I will share another time.
What a beautiful place, a perfect spot to walk and enjoy. Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, we love walking around there.
DeleteBeautiful flowers! I don't think we see the catbird up here.
ReplyDeleteThank you William, the Catbird is also a welcome visitor to our own garden.
DeleteDenise, your photos are absolutely gorgeous, crystal clear, bright and delightful! I love to take long walks in nature, and I love scenes like in your photos. When I walk in nature it is so enjoyable and therapeutic that I don't even realize how long I walk! Thank you so much for sharing, you have brightened my day. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, I am so glad. I agree about walking in nature, it is very healing.
DeleteI love it! Cannot wait for the rest!! And I love the Children's section just as much. The frog is just adorable! The Indian Pink I have not seen, it is incredible! Looks like some kind of fancy lily. Going through Botanical Gardens is my favorite, but I cannot walk very far now. Phil cannot wheel me through the one here, because it is mostly cobblestones. I do go, but can only get to a few of the close places.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginnie, I was looking at old photos I had taken of the frogs. They have had a nice new coat of green since the rusty old days :) We have easily accessible pathways but it is a bit of a hill to climb at the end to get back up to the car park. Fortunately there are lots of benches, many of them in shady spots.
DeleteI would have trouble walking over cobblestones.
DeleteThat's a sweet bird shot! Beautiful with that green background.
ReplyDeleteShe was a very cooperative bird but Gregg has fast reflexes as she didn't hang around for long after the photo.
DeleteI would love to have a place like this...love that Indian Pink and Love in the Mist...love the latter one's name, too. I had not heard of either one that I remember.
ReplyDeleteThere always seems to be a few flowers that are new to me too :). They do have pretty names.
DeleteI would just love a walk around these gardens, they are amazing.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan, I always love it here. All the best to you too :). Denise
DeleteMe too and you are very welcome :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gardens, though after your road trip I might have stayed at home for a while.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you didn't.
It is only 45 minutes away and is always a nice walk :)
DeleteThe place is simply lovely. Love in the mist. a lovely name
ReplyDeleteThank you SK :)
DeleteI like the Indian Pink - it's an outstanding flower.
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie, I agree :)
DeleteHello Denise, it is a lovely garden. The flowers are all beautiful. I love the Catbird posing for you. Beautiful place for a walk. Happy Thursday, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen and the same to you :)
DeleteNow that is the kind of exercise I like. A gorgeous place
ReplyDeleteMe too Margaret :)
DeleteBeautiful place...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful name, too....
Thank you LC :)
DeleteThe interactive garden for children is a really nice idea, I like the way that is laid out.
ReplyDeleteI agree :)
Deletethat love in the mist is gorgeous and I would not even realize I was walking in a place with this much to admire and enjoy and snap at
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra! Me too, such a beautiful flower :) Always a lot to see here.
DeleteVery nice photos, and colorful, too. Nice to walk there.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi, it is.
DeleteHi Denise, and such a beautiful place to visit and the children's Interactive Garden looks magical. You have captured some beautiful flowers as well, the Indian Pink is stunning. Even managed a bird at the end. All the best, John
ReplyDeleteThank you John, there was a lot to capture that day. All the best to you too. Denise :)
Deletewhat a beautiful place! have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jandi, you too :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful place to take a walk. No wonder you keep going back to the garden. Love the cute green frogs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy, we are going again soon. The green frogs are cute aren't they?
DeleteThis is such a gorgeous place. I love all those flowers!
ReplyDeleteI agree Kay, and I love it.
DeleteLooks like a great place to visit and I am totally enamoured of the Grey Catbird perched so cooperatively for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you David, I was too.
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