The U.S. National Gardens
While in D.C. we visited a lot of museums and monuments. They were all very interesting, but of course my favorite thing was spending the morning at the National Gardens. It’s a small garden, much smaller than the one in Cleveland, but it very nice. They had some traditional herb gardens divided up into quadrants, a water feature with a pond, and a very nice conservatory filled with tropical plants, succulents and a medicinal plant section as well. (if you want to see the slide show in full size click on the little icon in the upper left hand corner)
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If you’re ever in D.C. I would suggest taking a morning to visit the National Gardens. It’s a great way to take a break from the museums.
Filed under Inspiration | Comments (2)Longwood Gardens
The first place we went on vacation was Longwood Gardens. We’ve been telling our friends (that we went on vacation with) how great it is for the past 2 years, but you really can’t explain it and the photos don’t do it justice, you just have to see it in person. (here are a few photos from our last visit)
The spring blooms festival was in full swing while we were there, and the tulips were AMAZING!
The espaliered trees were also spectacular, they have them on various walls as well as an orchard full of them. I’m hoping to add espaliered apples or pears to my garage wall someday soon.
I was super excited to see their cold frames, something that escaped my attention on our last visit.
It’s such an amazing place, filled with all different kinds of plants, both familiar and exotic.
It is a truly beautiful place filled with greenhouses, fountains, woodlands, prairies and so many other wonderful things. Their vegetable garden is sure to impress in the summer, I’m hoping to go back this summer to see it in it’s full glory. If you’re in need of a vacation somewhere lovely and inspirational, I would highly recommended heading to Kennett Square, PA to see Longwood Gardens! You won’t be disappointed! The photos of this trip and my previous trip don’t even do it justice.
What’s your favorite inspiration garden to visit?
Filed under Inspiration, Miscellaneus | Comments (7)Interesting Article – Will it Happen?
Nearly 40% of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed stateside during 1943 were grown in school, home and community gardens. In addition to providing much-needed food, gardening helped Americans accept the nation’s plurality, providing a positive experience that transcended race, class and socioeconomic divisions. That bridged rural/urban differences. They provided a way for all Americans to provide a service to the nation.
Read the entire article Here.
Do you think we’ll find Victory Gardens making a comeback in the coming years?
Filed under Article, Inspiration, Miscellaneus, Quote | Comments (5)Quote of the Day
Filed under Inspiration, Miscellaneus | Comment (0)I realized I wanted to save the world. Then I realized I couldn’t save the world, but I could change my own garden.
Then I though that maybe, just maybe, my neighbors and all their friends might take up the cause. Maybe, just maybe, we could weave together a network of poison-free, bio diverse, nature-friendly gardens that would, in the end, make a difference.
And this has become my quest.
-Liz Primeau (Front Yard Gardens: Growing more than Grass)
Inspiration
While reading a book a while back I came across this photo.
I love the sapling fence! I can’t imagine how much work it is to cut all those saplings to the proper length and attach them. This would be a good fencing option for my garden. I have an ample supply of saplings around so it would be inexpensive. But would it be worth the time and energy to cut them all? I’m not sure.
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