If I could stop time, I would have done it on Saturday. I was with my husband and two children in the midst of 8,000 different plants. This is where I belong. I was among the familiar faces of many of my green friends. Every turn of the paths was a new discovery of delight.
We visited J.C.Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, North Carolina which has an amazing collection of plants. I wish I had been more able to focus on the flowers, but was distracted by a bride and dozens of beautiful young folks in prom attire. They were like human flowers moving through the gardens in their colorful and sparkling garments.
I have a habit of photographing the plant and then a close-up of its markers. I will pair up the photos and names of some of my favorites. You may want to click on the markers to enlarge them.
Here are some I that I found unusual.
This is a giant version of a Bee Hotel that was lovely.
Random flowers in good light.
I am always interested in garden art. Here are some concrete leaves that add interest.
I loved this lady in blue. She reminds me of the lady sitting among the flowers in Blowing Rock.
What a perfect day!
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