Tag Archives: Garden

NY: Bronx: NY Botanical Garden- Orchid Show

I was born in NYC. The hustle, the bustle, Broadway shows, the subway, the late nights, the early mornings and yet it took me all this time to just STOP and smell the orchids! Fortunately rain or shine, cold or hot, you enter the conservatory and enter a rainforest manicured to perfection. This years kaleidoscopeContinue reading “NY: Bronx: NY Botanical Garden- Orchid Show”

Wash DC: U.S. National Arboretum

The National Arboretum called my attention for several reasons- it’s the site of more cherry blossoms, one of its attractions was listed in Atlas Obscura and a friend of mine recommended it. Atlas Obscura shared : IN 1958, THE SANDSTONE COLUMNS that had supported the east portico of the U.S. Capitol since 1828 were replacedContinue reading “Wash DC: U.S. National Arboretum”

CT: Fairfield County- Stamford Nature Center

I feel fortunate to have the Stamford Museum and Nature Center near me but it’s one of those places that’s certainly worth the drive if I weren’t. The property is very well maintained and the animals are too! So lovely to see them about in such comforting surroundings. While they offer many activities for kids,Continue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford Nature Center”

NY- Dutchess County- Millbrook- Innisfree Garden (Fall)

I went away for a weekend in the Fall with a friend expecting to stay in Millerton when I discovered I was staying in Millbrook! Fortunately Millbrook has Innisfree Garden where you can make a wish and see rainbows! We walked around the lake which offered distinct foliage and views from each angle. Note thatContinue reading “NY- Dutchess County- Millbrook- Innisfree Garden (Fall)”

NY: Hudson Valley- Garrison-Boscobel House & Gardens

I learned of Boscobel from my cousin as an awesome venue to see Shakespeare performances in a beautiful outdoor landscape on the Hudson. A recent trip to Boscobel surprised me as it turned out to host a farmers market on Saturdays so I had a lovely last minute picnic with fresh kalamata olive bread andContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Garrison-Boscobel House & Gardens”

MA- Stockbridge- Chesterwood

Daniel Chester French was the sculptor of the famous Lincoln Memorial statue in Washington DC. How pleasantly surprised I was to find that they made a museum and art gallery of his former home in which there was another Lincoln statue of his displayed. The Lincoln Memorial is internationally famous and people come from farContinue reading “MA- Stockbridge- Chesterwood”

NY: Catskills- Tannersville- Mountaintop Arboretum

I’m an early riser and wondered what to do before my scheduled breakfast. I had missed the origin of the days sunrise so decided to explore this public garden. From the moment I saw the sun peeking over the trees and the inviting pergola and pond I knew I made the right decision. At overContinue reading “NY: Catskills- Tannersville- Mountaintop Arboretum”

CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield-Ballard Park

One of my favorite venues is Ballard Park in Ridgefield where I enjoyed a picture perfect picnic sunset. Family friendly and old home town feel from the people to the ice cream truck at the corner. The evening closed with a beautiful sunset. Gratitude was felt walking through the garden. Ballard Park is also aContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield-Ballard Park”

DE: New Castle County-Winterthur Museum and Gardens

When I had my first home I was inspired by the gardens and catalog offerings of Winterthur Gardens. With so many business trips to Delaware I finally arrived. This was formerly the home of Henry Francis du Pont. He was a horticulturist and an antique collector. He lived with his family in his home/museum. IContinue reading “DE: New Castle County-Winterthur Museum and Gardens”