March-ing through the gardens

Another glorious day at the NYBG ~ I figured since I had to study for my grounds management class, I would do so whilst hiking through the gardens and trails.  With temp. in the 60's how could I not.  

 Rock Gardens are amazing ~ I plan on purchasing large rocks for my back yard this spring ~ can't wait to start this project

 I loved these little purple flowers ~ "Geranium Macrorrhizum" I will have to plant these in my garden too.

 The Magnolia Trees are starting to bud .. so exciting

And the lovely mountain laurel ~ ageless and evergreen

The Vanderbilt Mansion ~ A Winters day

Another beautiful winters day in February.  Now, I know everyone is watching the Super Bowl, but I decided to go on another adventure hike at the Vanderbilt Mansion, simply because I can not possibly stay indoors on a day like today.  I will admit it was a wee bit frigid, but after walking for about an hour, I eventually warmed up.  Thanks to my friend Melinda (who was willing to be adventurous too) we had a great day in the beautiful outdoors.

 The Formal Garden Beds are all tucked in for their winters nap.  I can't wait to begin working on these gardens in the Spring.

 More Garden Bed designs. I just can't wait till Spring.

 Barefoot Kate is happy that the sun is shinning, even though it is very cold.

 Barefoot Kate doesn't mind the cold temperatures either. My goodness she is dressed as though it was summer.

 Reflections of the bridge

 The Lone Pine Cone

 Reflections:  A large tree branch hanging over the stream and the forest of trees on the opposite side of the stream, creates this amazing reflection on the water.

The Garden Path

What to do when it snows in New England?  I say explore nature.  Gardens and paths are amazingly beautiful during the winter which is why (year after year) I look forward to the adventure.  Aside from the bitter cold wind and the occasional slip and fall ( and YES I slip and fall regularly)  I must say this is a great winter pastime.  

The Bulb Planting continues to grow :)

My happy little bulbs are beginning to sprout

Gardens I have Traveled, Loved and Cared for ~ from Delaware to Massachusettes

Landscape day at The Russell Wright Design Center, Garrison New York

 Beautiful Waterfalls at The Russell Wright Design Center

 More amazing views at The Russell Wright Design Center

  More amazing views at The Russell Wright Design Center

 The stone path looks beautiful after we cleared away all the leaves RW Design Center

 A clearing in the woods

Fabulous Views of the Hudson River through the trees in Garrison New York

 I love the red tulips at Longwood Gardens

 More Beautiful flowers

 The Hagley Museum, Wilmington DE

  The Hagley Museum, Wilmington DE

  The Hagley Museum, Wilmington DE

  The Hagley Museum, Wilmington DE

 Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square PA

  Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square PA

  Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square PA

  Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square PA

  Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square PA

 My Beautiful Hibiscus

 I love the fall colors

 My "Astors" ha ha !!!

 Oceanus fountain ~ The Rockefeller Estate, Kykuit ~ Westchester County New York

 Front Facade ~ The Rockefeller Estate

 Longwood Gardens, Kennett Sq. PA

 Longwood Gardens, Kennett Sq. PA

 Winter wonderland at the New York Botanical Gardens

 Beautiful Holiday Trees at the New York Botanical Gardens

 Strolling the Gardens at the New York Botanical Gardens

 A view through the woods at the New York Botanical Gardens

 Me Planting Azalias, The Hawthorne Hotel, Salem Ma

 Hard at work digging for gold .. OK I'm planting Azalias, The Hawthorne Hotel, Salem Ma

 Azalias, The Hawthorne Hotel, Salem, Ma

 Boxwoods and Azalias, The Hawthorne Hotel, Salem Ma

 Views of the Hudson River from the Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park New York

 The Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, New York

 The Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, New York

Landscapes at the Vanderbilt Mansion Estate

Barefoot Kate ~ The Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, New York

 An amazing view of the Vanderbilt Estate on a winters day

 A view of the Hudson on a cold winters day ~ The Vanderbilt Estate, Hyde Park NY

A winters day at The Vanderbilt Estate, Hyde Park New York

 My Gardens ( Hydrangia)

 My Gardens ( Impatiens)

 My beautiful Lawn and Japanese Maples

 The Cloisters, New York

 The Cloisters Garden

Beautiful Gardens ~  The Morning Glory B&B, Salem Ma

 I can gaze lovingly at this amazing Garden ~ The Morning Glory B&B, Salem Ma

The Morning Glory B&B ~ Salem Ma.

 The Cloister Garden

 The House of the Seven Gables, Salem Ma

 The Ropes Mansion Gardens, Salem Ma

 The Ropes Mansion Gardens, Salem Ma.

 Lilly pond, The Ropes Mansion, Salem Ma.

 View of the Hudson River, Boscobel, Garrison New York

  View of the Hudson River, Boscobel, Garrison New York

 Boscobel, Garrison New York

  Boscobel, Garrison New York

Hollow Tree,   Boscobel, Garrison New York

  Boscobel, Garrison New York

 The woods and walking trails at Boscobel

 Walking paths at Boscobel gardens

 Chinese Garden Court ~ The Metropolitan Museum, New York

 Chinese Garden Court, Lime Stone Rock ~ The Metropolitan Museum, New York

 Chinese Garden Court ~ The Metropolitan Museum, New York

Chinese Garden Court ~ The Metropolitan Museum, New York

 Limestone Rock Garden ~ "snoopy"  ~ The Metropolitan Museum, New York

Camille Monet (1847–1879) on a Garden Bench, 1873 ~ The Metropolitan Museum, New York