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The most beautiful thing about flowers is the beauty is fleeting; we enjoy them only for a moment and then it's gone. We plant them, we buy them, we give them simply to enjoy for a period of time and then they're gone. Flowers are in full bloom and bees are buzzing about this summer, so before it's too late take some time to "smell the roses" or at least frolick in them. Frolicking is my favorite.
New York Botanical Garden
2694 Dr Theodore Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
The New York Botanical Garden was originally founded in 1891 and has since become one of the world's top collectors of exotic plants, flowers and assorted flora. Visitors to the park can visit the world famous Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, marvel at the assorted selection of rare conifers or learn n...
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The New York Botanical Garden was originally founded in 1891 and has since become one of the world's top collectors of exotic plants, flowers and assorted flora. Visitors to the park can visit the world famous Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, marvel at the assorted selection of rare conifers or learn new skills at the Home Gardening Center. The 240-acre garden is located within Bronx Park, near Fordham University - Rose Hill.
Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
The Ruth Bancroft Garden was the first in the United States to be preserved by the Garden Conservancy at its inception in 1989. It is a “dry” garden with a vast collection of cactus in fantastic colors and shapes. The Ruth Bancroft’s garden has hundreds of varieties of succulents from dry areas from around the world.
In 1989, then age 81, Bancroft donated her garden to the conservancy, but she has since continued to live at her home.
The Ruth Bancroft Garden was the first in the United States to be preserved by the Garden Conservancy at its inception in 1989. It is a “dry” garden with a vast collection of cactus in fantastic colors and shapes. The Ruth Bancroft’s garden has hundreds of varieties of succulents from dry areas from around the world.
In 1989, then age 81, Bancroft donated her garden to the conservancy, but she has since continued to live at her home.
Fioli Gardens- Woodside California
“William B. Bourn and wife Agnes Moody Bourn lived at Filoli, a 654-acre estate from 1917 to 1936. Bourn had earned his fortune from gold, utilities, wineries and water distribution. The estate’s name is a combination of the first two letters from the key words of Bourn’s credo: “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life.”
Inspired by European influences, the 16-acre garden is a series of garden rooms containing parterres, terraces, lawns and pools, arranged between the two parallel north-south walks. A variety of plants abound include camellias, rhododendrons, roses and magnolias.
In 1937, William and Lurline Roth purchased Filoli. They continued to maintain and enhance the estate until 1975, when Lurline Roth donated it to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "
Garden District
3001 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
The Garden District, originally developed in the 1840s, is considered to be one of the largest, best kept collections of historic Southern mansions in the United States. The district is located south of the French Quarter, and stretches from Louisiana Avenue to Magazine Street, and from Josephine to...
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The Garden District, originally developed in the 1840s, is considered to be one of the largest, best kept collections of historic Southern mansions in the United States. The district is located south of the French Quarter, and stretches from Louisiana Avenue to Magazine Street, and from Josephine to Carondelet streets. Named for the breathtaking gardens that once almost dwarfed the stately homes, the district is now better known for its characteristic southern architecture.
There's just something about flowers that make you smile :)
FUN GARDEN FACT!
The World’s largest flower measures up to 3 feet across and weighs close to 15 pounds!
Rafflesia arnoldii grows in the rainforests of Indonesia.
The BEAUTIFUL Peony collection of Brooks Garden
Brooks Gardens
6219 Topaz St Ne, Salem, OR 97305
Brooks, Oregon peony fields and secluded, private 3 acre arboretum/display gardens. Home to a 1,000 + variety Historic bearded iris collection and one of the largest mature tree peony collections in the state. We grow over 200 varieties of herbaceous peonies, intersectional (Itoh) peonies and tree peonies.
Brooks Gardens, a family farm, is a hidden Willamette Valley treasure open only during the spring bloom season and September’ 12-20, 2009 for Le Tour des Plants. Located northeast of Salem/Keizer, OR.
Brooks, Oregon peony fields and secluded, private 3 acre arboretum/display gardens. Home to a 1,000 + variety Historic bearded iris collection and one of the largest mature tree peony collections in the state. We grow over 200 varieties of herbaceous peonies, intersectional (Itoh) peonies and tree peonies.
Brooks Gardens, a family farm, is a hidden Willamette Valley treasure open only during the spring bloom season and September’ 12-20, 2009 for Le Tour des Plants. Located northeast of Salem/Keizer, OR.
YAY! Life is sunshine and rainbows!
YAY LAVENDAR!!
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568
Open to the public since 1959, this 150-acre estate possesses what is considered the finest English garden in the United States. It’s located on Long Island’s North Shore, made famous during the Gilded Age for its opulent mansions. Financier and sportsman John Jay Phipps built the estate for his English bride, Margarita, in 1907.
The Old Westbury Gardens has 88 acres of formal gardens, tree-lined walks, ponds and statues. There are stately willows, sycamores, maples and cypresses. Flowers include 2,000 boldly colored tulips, pansies, forget-me-nots, irises and poppies.
Open to the public since 1959, this 150-acre estate possesses what is considered the finest English garden in the United States. It’s located on Long Island’s North Shore, made famous during the Gilded Age for its opulent mansions. Financier and sportsman John Jay Phipps built the estate for his English bride, Margarita, in 1907.
The Old Westbury Gardens has 88 acres of formal gardens, tree-lined walks, ponds and statues. There are stately willows, sycamores, maples and cypresses. Flowers include 2,000 boldly colored tulips, pansies, forget-me-nots, irises and poppies.
POPPIES!!! For all you Wizard of Oz fans you know these :)
Even grown men FROLICK
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
Used as a winter residence for American industrialist James Deering from 1916 until his death in 1925, the building and lands that now make up the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are a testament to the vast luxury and opulence in which such wealthy turn-of-the-century businessmen lived. Designed, decorate...
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Used as a winter residence for American industrialist James Deering from 1916 until his death in 1925, the building and lands that now make up the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are a testament to the vast luxury and opulence in which such wealthy turn-of-the-century businessmen lived. Designed, decorated and furnished in the style of an Italian Renaissance villa, the historic building has been restored to its original beauty and the surrounding gardens carefully cultivated to a state of lush abundance. Visitors can take a guided tour of the building or stroll the home and grounds individually, and the museum's cafe is a wonderful way to revel in the elegance of the home and grounds over a light meal. Overlooking the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve about a mile south of downtown, the grounds are close to the Miami Science Museum.
Bunnies and flowers= happiness. Just look at his face!
Japanese Tea Garden
1337 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Built in preparation for the 1894 World's Fair, the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park is the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States. Featuring a myriad of serene ponds, meandering trails, decorative bridges and fine sculptures, the five-acre gardens also exhibit a vast array of nati...
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Built in preparation for the 1894 World's Fair, the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park is the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States. Featuring a myriad of serene ponds, meandering trails, decorative bridges and fine sculptures, the five-acre gardens also exhibit a vast array of native Chinese and Japanese plants, as well as a popular tea house. The gardens are located inside beautiful Golden Gate Park, just east of Stow Lake.
Carlsbad Flowers Fields; perfect for full out frolicking.
The best part; THE SWEETPEA MAZE!
Carlsbad Flower Fields
I 5 & Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
The Carlsbad Flower Fields features more than 50 acres of beautiful flowers and landscaped park space, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Flower Fields may be found south of Cannon Park. In addition to beautifully maintained gardens, the Flower Fields feature a gift shop, nursery, and seasonal festiv...
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The Carlsbad Flower Fields features more than 50 acres of beautiful flowers and landscaped park space, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Flower Fields may be found south of Cannon Park. In addition to beautifully maintained gardens, the Flower Fields feature a gift shop, nursery, and seasonal festivals.
Everyday is a good day when you frolick in the meadow
COMPOST!!!
Starting your own compost bin will not only provide beneficial results for your garden, but it is also good for the environment. Composting breaks down waste materials from your garden and kitchen into a nutrient-rich, dark, soil-like matter that can be used to amend your soil.
Dumbarton Oaks
1703 32nd St Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Affiliated with Harvard University, Dumbarton Oaks is a unique center of scholarly learning, focusing on Byzantine and pre-Columbian studies as well as the arts of gardening and landscaping. Visitors can tour the immaculately maintained grounds surrounding the center, where a museum displaying pricel...
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Affiliated with Harvard University, Dumbarton Oaks is a unique center of scholarly learning, focusing on Byzantine and pre-Columbian studies as well as the arts of gardening and landscaping. Visitors can tour the immaculately maintained grounds surrounding the center, where a museum displaying priceless works of ancient art and European masterpieces. The center is a few blocks east of Georgetown University, also nearby is the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
EPCOT
1510 Avenue Of The Stars, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
One of the many resorts contained within the Walt Disney World complex, EPCOT is an amusement park-style celebration of the world's many cultures. Visitors to the park can stroll around the magnificent central lake to various world areas, called pavilions, including locations like Mexico, Italy, Japa...
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One of the many resorts contained within the Walt Disney World complex, EPCOT is an amusement park-style celebration of the world's many cultures. Visitors to the park can stroll around the magnificent central lake to various world areas, called pavilions, including locations like Mexico, Italy, Japan, Morocco and more. Live entertainment events, delicious ethnic restaurants and unique shopping opportunities are only the beginning of the fun, though, as EPCOT also contains Future World, a fun area filled with rides, activities and thrills. EPCOT is located just northeast of Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park and a few miles south of Disney's Magic Kingdom.
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