Wow, it looks like you guys had a good time! Beautiful pictures. Looks like a whole 'nother world!

LOL. It is a whole 'nother world. It's amazing what working full time on a garden can acomplish.

The heart shaped rose... Too sweet! Love it.

LOL. It is a whole 'nother world. It's amazing what working full time on a garden can acomplish.

The heart shaped rose... Too sweet! Love it.

I can't wait to go back and bring my good camera!

We had a very nice time. I'd never been there before, but I'm thinking they're gonna' start to recognize me by face real soon!

Now I really want to go back! I've only ever been there in the early spring before everything's started to fill out. You pictures are amazing and just make me want to go as soon as possible!

Kara

Thanks, Kara!

Maybe you'll join Susie and I on our next trip?

Beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing. Have to keep this place in mind when my daughters in-laws come down in July. He is ready to move here, she is not.

Cindy

I have mixed feelings about Botanical Gardens. I love them for showing us what is possible to both produce and preserve in a yard, but hate them for the same reason. lol

There's times I wish I knew I had 20, 30, even 50 years to tend to a single garden, knowing every righted stem or newly introduced companion plant would one day prove worthy of an admission fee.

Forget selling plants for a living. I'd be content to work the rest of my days in a botanical garden.

Stunning photos, Shear.

Mike

Cindy, doesn't everyone move to Florida eventually? At least, that's been my experience! Maybe this will sway your daughter-in-law?

Mike, the only mixed feelings I have about botanical gardens are whether I want to live there or work there. Do you sell plants for a living? That would be kinda cool, too.

Thanks for the compliment!

Love the pictures!!!!!! Palm and bamboo gardens are my favorite!

WOW Bridget!! Great job with the camera! Those are so beautiful I can't even imagine what your good camera will do! Y'know, some of those scenes I also took a picture of, but mine didn't turn out well enough to post here...and yours look like a pro shot them for a magazine spread!

If you want to put up the one of me with the giant humongous oak tree in the cemetary, that'd be OK since that tree is the coolest - like all those magnificent trees we were so astonished over. And put up some more of those 357 pics! They're just so amazing.

If anyone wants me to tell you the secret Bridget shared with me for getting so many great shots ~ it's because she spent a goodly amount of time walking backwards.....

We sure had a great time.

Susie

LOL @ "goodly amount of time walking backwards"! That's true! You HAVE to look behind you... you get the best shots and views that way!

Here's Susie!

Thanks for the compliments on the photo skills! I can't wait to bring the Canon and tripod.

But let's be clear: I don't know anything about photography. Nothing. Zilch. It's just taking pics of what I love!

Beautiful pictures! Love it.

Love the pictures. Now I'm sad that I didn't join you. I do make sure to go to Leu Gardens at least twice a year. Once in late winter or early spring to see the camellias and azaleas, and then to the annual plant sale. I would say that February is my favorite month. Leu Gardens is probably best known for their camellias and that is when most are in full bloom.

However, every season is beautiful as your pictures show. Thanks for posting them. Let me know the next time you plan to go. I forget how different plants are in bloom at different times.

Thanks for posting all of the awesome eye-candy. I love looking at all of the photos. I have to get to Leu Gardens one of these days. Gorgeous!

Carol

Thanks!

I think I'll be taking the granddaughters there next week. Then I want to go a different time with my good camera.
Then I want to go again and again...

I'm gonna need that annual pass.

Bridget, I would love to join the two of you next time you go! I just need enough forewarning to schedule a day off of work.

Kara

Susie? When do YOU want to go back?

I'll have July 5th off which is a friday but if you wanted to get together to go then or even to a different garden I'll be available!

Kara~

July 5th is a definite possibility for me! I'll know on the 17th of June whether I'm babysitting on July 5th, so I can confirm then!

Sounds good! Please send me an e-mail when you know.

Will do!