Atlanta Trip - Part 4

Here are some of the beautiful orchids and other tropical plants from inside the greenhouse at this place.

These were part of an orchid sale they were having later in the week.

Don't you love the stripes on the flowers above?

There were lots of these frog sculptures scattered about the gardens. They certainly added a whimsical touch.

The Frog Baby sculpture below created by Edith Barretto Parsons is so sweet. Sorry for the poor photography, but the small child is holding a frog in each hand. Adorable!

Thanks to fellow blogger Jeanie Callaghan, who told me the name of the artist who created Frog Baby and also that she has a twin at Ball State University.

Atlanta Trip - Part 3

The sculptures above and below done by Dale Chihuly are part of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Chihuly is an amazing American glass sculptor whose work I have seen in Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory, The Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, and the Milwaukee Art Museum.

I believe this fountain, surrounded by the beautiful gardens, is my favorite.

These pink and white tulips are a little past their prime. Just a week before they were in full bloom and quite breathtaking.

Atlanta Trip - Part 2

Here's the next installment of photos from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

A rainbow of Pansies

Pansy Topiary

Potted Pansies

Above and Below - Iris Cristata

Above - Fairy Blue Clematis

Atlanta Trip -Part 1

One of the sites I visited on my trip was the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The beauty of the flowers in bloom was truly glorious. My friend told me the week before I arrived the blooms were even better. I can't even imagine! Today I'll share the rose garden with you. Enjoy!

It's a Little Chilly

I can't believe I am saying this, but it's a bit chilly here. Fall has definitely arrived in the midwest. My favorite seasons are spring and fall (Yes, we have 4 different and distinct seasons here in my neck of the woods!) because of the moderate temperatures. I am definitely not a hot weather loving kind of girl! We're down to the 60's here this whole week. But it's not officially Indian Summer because we haven't had a freeze yet. The air is crisp and cool, but good old Mr. Sunshine is showing his face so that helps take some of the chill out of the air.

Thought I would share some more photos from our trip to the Botanic Gardens a couple weeks ago. The various colors and textures were so rich and beautiful.

The photo below looks like my backyard after raking up leaves, but the leaves are still attached to this low-growing plant. Simply gorgeous!

I love the softness of these grasses. . . .they remind me of feathers!

Won't this planting of mums surrounding the tree look gorgeous when they bloom? The buds are just ready to burst open! I wonder what color they will be?

Hope you are enjoying this beautiful autumn weekend!

Farewell Summer

On this last day of summer (sigh) I thought I would share some photos of the rose garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden which I took during a visit there this past weekend. I was surprised to see how many blossoms were left.