I have limited stamina for walking about. But I do keep on going as best I can.
Our trip to the Arboretum last week started with a few "oh No's" which then changed to "I think I can's" and then a few "Thank the Goddess's" An event was being held in the lower parking area...lot of tents and we learned there was a plant sale. But we had wanted to park there, being the closest to the gardens.
We looked briefly at the auxiliary parking lot, much further away. We even drove through it and came back out hoping we could find something better...we even said if we could find a handicapped spot we'd be willing to pay the fine (well I was willing to pay half of it!) My friend also offered to drop me off and then come back and park.
But we continued to drive around to look at the lot closest to the gardens which was not being used for the plant sale. There were the empty handicap spots. And then just two spaces down, there was an empty slot. We were ecstatic! My friend mentioned how she knew someone who could always find parking places. I said I was so very thankful we had been able to do so!
We had missed the indoor display on Frederick Law Olmstead...so were glad to read this little sketch of his landscape designs. He designed our local Biltmore estate gardens as well as Central Park in NY.
There were just 3 plants in the quilt garden. They were not very bright in their blooms, which we attributed to the heavy rains all the day before our visit.
Scratching my head about this one...now why did I take this?
...Frederick Law Olmsted left his mark on America.
ReplyDeleteAnd when I lived in Florida, I encountered another kind of landscape architect. They design many a subdivision's entrance, making them look like golf courses (yet another landscaper's dream.)
DeleteThat was a lovely place to visit.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is...and I hope to go back to see the areas I skipped on this visit!
DeleteI'm so glad you found a good parking space and were able to walk around this beautiful Arboretum.
ReplyDeleteThanks Robin...it was a wonderful time, and I really pushed myself to see all we did. It's always embarrassing that my friend who is 4 years older than I am isn't as worn out as myself.
DeleteI am reminded that I must text Shauna to see if she can drive me to the garage to pick up the car this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteI guess the parking space episode reminded you of that car thing.
DeleteGood on you for persisting!
ReplyDeleteI am always happy to have a good ending of efforts, no matter how small!
DeleteYou took the last photo of the spiderwort for the gorgeous purple! (and the little yellow anthers are so cute!)
ReplyDeleteWell noticed! I would have really enjoyed finding it growing in wild places...but it was also sweet in the organized beds.
DeleteBeautiful shots, Barbara.
ReplyDeletePretty! I usually have “parking karma.”
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