I took a long walk through the Winterthur Garden yesterday afternoon. The air was as crisp as a Macintosh apple; yummy and sweet. It was the perfect tonic amidst the worry of Wall Street. According to a news report some are turning to nicotine, illegal drugs and over-eating for emotional comfort. The article suggested that a more healthy alternative is fresh air. I whole-heartedly agree!
My walk took me first to the Reflecting Pool Garden where the native dogwood trees are just starting to change color; they almost match the rust-colored tile roofs of the bath houses. On to Oak Hill – I wanted to see the bright pink carpet of autumn crocus, colchicum up close. To my surprise, there are also autumn “daffodills” blooming on the outer Oak Hill overlooking the ponds. Look under the bright-yellow-fruit-laden hardy orange trees and you’ll find the bright yellow Sternbergia lutea!
Sycamore Hill, pictured here, is coming into its fall splendor with asters, viburnum berries and lovely billowy grasses. The sugar maples beyond the brick look-out are just starting to turn their orange, red and yellow combo that always reminds me of a sweet and sour lollipop.
Take a walk in the garden today! For me, it is a balm for the soul and a “re-set” to recognize the amazing and abiding beauty in the world.
Great, Karen, and thanks! I’ve done a little searching, and there are a few cultivars available. Do you know which this one is?