Our bus trip to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA was last Wednesday. An enthusiastic group of travelers boarded the bus at the Arboretum and by 10:00 AM we were on our way, looking forward to a day visiting the lovely grounds at Longwood Gardens. We had some rain, but didn’t let that “dampen” our spirits; the gardens were at their peak, the fountain shows were lively, the new West Conservatory (an innovative, exuberant masterpiece celebrating the world’s Mediterranean landscapes), the Roberto Burle Marx Cascade Garden, the Bonsai Courtyard and the Idea Garden didn’t disappoint. After some last minute shopping, we boarded the bus, a tired but happy bunch, looking forward to the relaxing trip back to New Jersey.
Thanks to Judy Snow for the group photograph, the photo of the Italian Water Garden and a photo of a giant sunflower in the Idea Garden, with a couple of travelers for scale! My photos show part of the New West Conservatory, an elaborate grouping of potted plants, mostly annuals, and a photo of a yellow and purple flower border, including salvia, coleus and marigold.
== Margery Ennist
