We went to AZ mainly to hang out with friends, but we did find a few hours to sneak off and do some touristy things. The Desert Botanical Garden is part of the same organization as our Botanical Garden here in Maine, and since we’re members here, we were able to get in for free. […]
The Desert Botanical Garden – Phoenix, AZ Read More »
The Roosevelt International Park had some gorgeous gardens in general, but their dahlia beds were definitely the highlight. Here are a few of my favorites, with a few other flowers thrown in for good measure.
Dahlias at Campobello Read More »
I finished up my vacation with a clam boat from The Lobster Shack. I arrived at about 11:45, which was apparently the perfect time, as I had ample parking to chose from, and one party ahead of me ordering. By the time I left the building to wait for my food, the line was at
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth, ME Read More »
On Saturday, we brought P’s parents up to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Boothbay. We spent a good deal of time in the newly opened Children’s Garden, which is the kind of place I would have gone gaga over when I was younger. There are so many cool nooks and crannies to explore, and
Art and Form at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden Read More »
The other part of our epic trip to Vermont was a trip up to Burlington, where some college friends of BF, who now live in Arizona, were up visiting family. We had a wonderful time visiting with them, but also had some time to go on a nostalgia tour of the UVM campus for BF.
University of Vermont – Burlington Read More »
Last weekend, we did a moderately epic trip to Vermont. The first reason for said trip was the wedding of a friend of BF’s family. The reception was held on the lovely grounds of Hildene, which was Robert Todd Lincoln’s home. It’s a beautiful home, which I did not have the time to explore, though
Hildene – Manchester, VT Read More »
See what I mean about flower spam? It was definitely a good weekend for garden viewing…
Flowers from My Father’s Garden Read More »
