I’ve been spending time this summer looking for interesting places to visit here in Virginia. The other morning I found a garden that is open to the public for a few weeks in the summer. It had lots of trails and because it was early there were dewdrops on the flowers. I saw day lilies that were different colors and many other flowers too. The trails were strewn with pine needles and pine cones and that fresh scent combined with the flowers was very fragrant. Along the trails were other plants, trees and flats of flowers yet to be planted. This was a perfect way to start the day.
fragrant flowers
more greenery…
an unusual color
when you look up…
the pine scented path
flowers to plant
day lily
It was a hazy morning…
Great start to your day. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome – it was a wonderful morning!
What lovely morning!
It was a marvelous morning for a walk!
How beautiful and vibrant Meg!
The colors were both bright and pale – I really liked that contrast!
I could see it !!
The juxtaposition of colors is one of my favorite things about gardens!
It sure is a perfect way to start your day. Is it cooler in the morning?
It is a lot cooler in the morning! I enjoyed walking outdoors early and enjoying the flowers… :)
The “more greenery” is a photo of a variety of bottle gourd. Among Asians the young and tender fruit is a vegetable. I have planted several in our garden. It tastes as sweet as a zuke.
Thank you so much for explaining that – I knew it was a gourd but I really appreciate your information!
Lots of pretty things in bloom–including crape myrtles. They seem to be everywhere, after hiding away amidst the other trees the rest of the year, inconspicuously.
I think that they are beautiful trees and I like the bark just as much as the flowers!
There’s nothing better than a walk among beauty to start your day off right. Wonderful photos!
Thank you – it was a lovely morning that I won’t soon forget!
I agree wandering through a beautiful garden is a great way to start the day. ;)
It was wonderful – I’ll have to find more gardens to visit!
Lovely photos, Meg!
Thank you Shirley – flowers are so photogenic!
You should walk with me, Meg :) This is lovely!
Thanks Jo – I’ll join you for my next walk!
Truly a perfect way to start your day. The flowers are lovely!
It was a wonderful walk that I’ll remember for a long time!
I can smell the flowers! What a find :)
The fragrance of flowers (along with the pine scent) was marvelous!
A lovely walk, Meg. Thanks for sharing your beautiful flower images. :)
I’m so happy to share this walk! It was worth being up early to see everything… :)
What a delightful place in which to start the day.
It was a very refreshing walk and made the day so much nicer… :)
Beautiful photos, Meg. Love the crape myrtles! I’ve been doing the same thing here in MA…Once a week finding a place to go that I’ve never been…changes your life to “see” your world this way…
Thank you – it’s fun to see things in your own area and really appreciate them!