Tag: flowers

Coastal Maine Botanical Garden 5.4.26

I spent three seasons workamping at Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. At the time, I wanted so badly to take a trip to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden but it was just too far for a day trip from that location. I… Continue Reading “Coastal Maine Botanical Garden 5.4.26”

Longwood Gardens Conservatories

Given the long, snowy, bitter cold winter we have been experiencing in Vermont, a recent visit to our native state of Pennsylvania required a stop at Longwood Gardens. I grew up on the grounds of this reknowned public garden and there’s nothing quite like… Continue Reading “Longwood Gardens Conservatories”

Filoli Historic House and Garden 2.12.25

Enjoyed a stroll around the Filoli Historic House and Garden in Woodside, CA this morning. I love having this place nearby my son’s house and with an annual membership I can visit frequently. Hellebores stole the show today, along with Camellias blooming throughout the… Continue Reading “Filoli Historic House and Garden 2.12.25”

U. of California Santa Cruz Arboretum 1.20.2025

Yesterday, Jim and I decided to take a road trip and complete a loop around the Bay Area Peninsula. He has been hard at work upgrading the electrical system in the Airstream – replacing the converter with an inverter/charger and installing lithium batteries. And,… Continue Reading “U. of California Santa Cruz Arboretum 1.20.2025”