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The Colors of Spring (part 3)...and Summer
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WAstinkbug
Loc: Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.
EJMcD wrote:
and more from Longwood Gardens
Thank you for sharing! I'll have to look up parts 1 and 2. I was able to visit Longwood in 2017 and fell in love with that place and its history. <3
Mar 23, 2022 15:14:00 #
Beautiful. One of my favorite venues. Have you visited the orchid house after the new renovation?
Mar 23, 2022 15:17:16 #
WAstinkbug wrote:
Thank you for sharing! I'll have to look up parts 1 and 2. I was able to visit Longwood in 2017 and fell in love with that place and its history. <3
If you ever get the opportunity, visit Longwood at Christmas. Search for my topic "Christmas Splendor" and you'll get a peek at how it looks during the holidays.
Mar 23, 2022 15:18:34 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
Beautiful. One of my favorite venues. Have you visited the orchid house after the new renovation?
Not yet but I will be any day now.
Mar 23, 2022 15:30:20 #
WAstinkbug
Loc: Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.
EJMcD wrote:
If you ever get the opportunity, visit Longwood at Christmas. Search for my topic "Christmas Splendor" and you'll get a peek at how it looks during the holidays.
I've seen photos ... pretty spectacular stuff! I live across the water from Seattle... so it's a trip to get to Longwood. I'd love to see it again someday though. My travel group was there in the early autumn. I loved Philadelphia. I'm not a big city fan but of the cities we visited (New York, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia) ... I really enjoyed it the most. It seemed to have such a mixed vibe of people milling around and felt "old shoe" to me ... plus all of that early American history. We had a garden theme to our group and places we visited so went to Longwood Gardens, Bartram's house and gardens and Chanticleer. I lost way too much time getting lost in the woods at Chanticleer... but it's an awesome place. :-D Have you been there?
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Mar 23, 2022 15:50:25 #
WAstinkbug wrote:
I've seen photos ... pretty spectacular stuff! I l... (show quote)
So happy that you enjoyed your visit. As you know with most big citys there are areas we're not terribly proud of but there is a lot to see in and around Philadelphia e.g. Art Museum, Phila Zoo, Fairmount Park, Franklin Institute, Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, Elfreth's Alley, Sports Stadiums, Adventure Aquarium, Academy of Natural Sciences, Rodin Museum and plenty of Theatre and Music venues.
I have not been to Chanticleer but I will put that on my list. I think you would love Longwood at Christmas. Search my topic "Christmas Splendor" and you'll see the amazing holiday transformation.
Mar 23, 2022 15:57:11 #
WAstinkbug
Loc: Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.
EJMcD wrote:
So happy that you enjoyed your visit. As you know... (show quote)
I'll do that! :-)
Chanticleer is well worth the visit. Be sure to have the map with you. I think they'll provide one. There are numerous features in the garden with woodsy areas in between. The Teacup garden alone was just gorgeous (near the house). I'm not sure if you have to reserve a time to go there or just try to get there early. They are limited in how many people can park in their lot. It's a private garden. Magical place. You can find info here...
https://www.chanticleergarden.org/
It's interesting watching that video. They are doing their winter clean-up and preparing to open ... things just barely waking up. It will be transformed when warmer weather hits. I'll bet it's just gorgeous in spring (full-on spring). <3
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EJMcD wrote:
Not yet but I will be any day now.
Jealousy abounds, since it's a day trip from Philly!
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Mar 23, 2022 16:03:09 #
WAstinkbug wrote:
I'll do that! :-) br br Chanticleer is well worth... (show quote)
Thanks much. I may wait till next month when I expect the Spring flowers will be flourishing.
Mar 23, 2022 16:10:21 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
Jealousy abounds, since it's a day trip from Philly!
Yes, it's only 13 miles from my home.
Mar 23, 2022 16:10:29 #
WAstinkbug
Loc: Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.
EJMcD wrote:
Thanks much. I may wait till next month when I expect the Spring flowers will be flourishing.
Take a look at that link I added to my comment... they have a video at the bottom and I expect they'll update their garden walk-arounds. It might help you know how things are looking before making the trip. Looks like one might want to reserve parking also. You can easily enjoy wandering around there for much of a day... trails through wooded areas... surprise gardens along the way with different flavors and sometimes whimsy built in. It's highly regarded by people who are into gardening and horticulture. Visitors come from other countries just to see the place.
Mar 23, 2022 16:13:44 #
WAstinkbug wrote:
Take a look at that link I added to my comment... ... (show quote)
Thanks again. I always do advance research before I embark.
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