The entire gardens were free with the exception of a butterfly exhibit. I decided not to pay for it, and in my wanderings around the place encountered many, many butterflies free of charge.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Brookside Gardens View #4
One of the many "points of interest" is this "Reflection Terrace" with its view of the Japanese Tea House in the distance. The stone directly in front of you in this photo contains the following quote:
"Linger here and reflect on those lost to violence
Hope for a more peaceful world
Seek a reverence for life among all people"
Turn to your left and you'll encounter a larger stone inscribed with the history of the sniper attacks that terrorized MD-DC-VA back in October of 2002. Look to your right and ensconced upon a third stone are the names of those who's lives were so violently and senseless taken.
And while I stood taking all of this in, a very aggressive red-winged blackbird strafed me over and over again in spite of my gentle verbal banter in response. Which just goes to show you, "one man's sanctuary is another bird's home".....
"Linger here and reflect on those lost to violence
Hope for a more peaceful world
Seek a reverence for life among all people"
Turn to your left and you'll encounter a larger stone inscribed with the history of the sniper attacks that terrorized MD-DC-VA back in October of 2002. Look to your right and ensconced upon a third stone are the names of those who's lives were so violently and senseless taken.
And while I stood taking all of this in, a very aggressive red-winged blackbird strafed me over and over again in spite of my gentle verbal banter in response. Which just goes to show you, "one man's sanctuary is another bird's home".....
Brookside Gardens View #3
In the area called the Formal Yew Gardens, the magnificent hedgerows were gilded with lush displays of sun-loving perennials.
Brookside Gardens View #2
At the entrance to the park I chose was a gift shop and conservatory. Not the largest conservatory I've ever been to, but filled with florishing tropical beauties. It encouraged me in my latest trendency of augmenting my outdoor gardens and flower beds with plants that are more traditionally seen as house plants.
"Stay"cation: 5 Views Of Brookside Gardens ~ View #1
Today was a picture perfect day in the wake of a cold front that brought quite a wonderful display of lightning and thunder the previous evening (as well as, a mason jar with evidence of nearly 2" of rain!) It was a day that just begged me to do something I've been thinking about for a couple of months now: a visit to Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland. Located a stone's throw from where I've lived for the past 14 years, and I'd never taken the time to check it out.
My loss!
It's a beautiful place to take a walk, or to bring a book, or a friend. Many beds of annuals mix with perennials and ornamental bushes and trees along side expanses of well-manicured lawns. The copious paths lead you through dedicated gardens, around several ponds, amidst a wooded area filled with shade loving plants, and to several points of interest. It's a mere 50 acres, but feels very much grander.
My loss!
It's a beautiful place to take a walk, or to bring a book, or a friend. Many beds of annuals mix with perennials and ornamental bushes and trees along side expanses of well-manicured lawns. The copious paths lead you through dedicated gardens, around several ponds, amidst a wooded area filled with shade loving plants, and to several points of interest. It's a mere 50 acres, but feels very much grander.
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