Good Morning! I couldn’t resist. My office is much too close to contain my heart this morning. The garden succeeded in tempting me to leave my desk and explore the morning’s sweetness. Today’s lack of humidity and fresh breeze are perfect for a visit to the Winterthur Garden. If you visit the garden this weekend, will you share your favorite places?
My faves this morning include:
- Yellow and black swallowtail butterflies feeding on the nectar of glossy abelia (tried to take a photo, but they’re too fast for me!)
- A bright silhouette of the Golden rain tree near the Crowninshield Building; perfectly matching the yellow of the Indian-cup flowers (Silphium perfoliatum) along Clenny Run creek.
- Strong fronds of ostrich ferns wrapping the pathway to Icewell Terrace. Look carefully to see how it’s growing through the macadam!
- Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ in bloom in Enchanted Woods; love it with the tight turns of the hairpin fencing.
- Cherubs ‘dancing’ on the Reflecting Pool staircase.
- Mushrooms misting the morning sunlight.
- A scaly tree trunk as a container in Enchanted Woods, near the birds’ nest. The textures are amazing! Might try this one at home.
- The ebb and flow of cicadas calling in the verdant shade of the March Bank.
- Sunflowers, lilies and tropical leaves in a container in the Galleries Reception Area – someone on Winterthur’s flower team has an eye for rich color and texture!
