longwood gardens
Longwood Gardens is over 1000 acres of horticultural intensity.
Huge conservatories, an orchid house to die for, meadows, tree houses tucked into the forest of tulip trees, Versailles-worthy fountains, giant topiary…
We spent two days there and I feel like I just scratched the surface.
You should go.
In the end what struck me most were details.
The stonework everywhere:
Shapes and textures:
And the most beautiful Copper Beech tree I’ve ever seen:
I’ve come home with a whole lot of inspiration for the next jewelry designs. And an even longer list of “I need” plants than I had before.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Wow! These are gorgeous photos. Looks like a lovely and inspiring place.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
stunning pictures. thank you for sharing. looks like a peaceful way to spend a couple of days. i can relate to that growing list of plants too!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
WOW!!! Thank you for the most beautiful pictures.
I saved the fern as my new desktop.
Beautiful.
I can’t wait to see how the patterns work into your jewelry designs..or knitting etc…
xo
May 26th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Your pictures are just what I needed to interrupt this gloomy day in my part of the world. Thank you!
May 26th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
you’re right, I should go! What amazing pictures. I, too, am curious to see how the patterns influence new work. As for the new plants list, I currently work in the perennial section of my local garden shop and am constantly designing my (non-existent) garden in my imagination. I can’t wait to see what you do in your new yard this year.
June 5th, 2009 at 8:55 am
love that fern shot
June 5th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
we used to go there when I was a child. They have a great Christmas/holiday display, and it’s so great to be in a warm greenhouse that is full of growing green things in the middle of winter! Glad you loved it so much!
June 11th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Gorgeous photos! You know what makes me sad, though? Before moving back to Maryland, I used to live in Kennett Square, not more than 2 miles from Longwood… and yet I only went twice!