Coastal Maine Botanical..The Childrens Garden
Those who know me well are aware that I am somewhat child-phobic. My own offspring are now grown up-humans, and thrusting myself into situations where I am likely to encounter large herds of small fry is something I avoid. I make exceptions for Disneyland, because well, I love Disneyland. As a Disneyland aficionado I have a strong appreciation for well done 'pretend' environments.Last weekend after my visit to Deannes , I turned the rental car northward and headed for Boothbay Maine for a return visit to Coastal Maine Botanical Garden. My first visit was in July of 2009 , with my Idyll friends on the occasion of our annual summer get-together. At that point the garden had only been open 2 years, but had been in development since 1996. I was ready to return about ten minutes after we drove away in 2009. Since our visit there have been expansions and improvements to the gardens , among them was the Bibby and Harold Alfond Childrens Garden which opened in summer of 2010. Thou
love those action shots!
ReplyDeleteCandid gardener shots are almost as good as puppy shots Hoover :-)
Deletewawwwww...wonderful !!!
ReplyDeleteMore where that came from !
DeleteIntense colour, fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteColor looks mighty fine in the Pacific Northwest..I think this is our most Brit-like climate.
DeleteOn her way to Hydrangea heaven.
ReplyDeleteJust around the bend !
DeleteHow wonderful! I sometimes wish I had the room to make a swath of color like that. Great pic Kathy
ReplyDeleteGreat captures and great summary of their vision and intimate creative space.... Drool.... Cindy H.
ReplyDeleteBusted! Having no more roses at home to sniff, I will always pause for rose scent when the opportunity arises.
ReplyDeleteI just couldn't resist .
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