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Soft moss a downy pillow makes, and green leaves spread a tent,
Where faerie fold may rest and sleep until their night is spent.
The bluebird sings a lullaby, the firefly gives a light,
The twinkling stars are candles bright, Sleep, Faeries all, Goodnight.
---Elizabeth T. Dillingham "A Faery Song"

Thursday, July 8, 2010

St. Louis Botanical Garden

We are back from our 3 day trip to St. Louis.  The last day there we visited their botanical garden.  We were blessed with an overcast day and not miserably hot temps.  Here are some highlights.
THE SECRET GARDEN
VICTORIAN GARDEN
DAYLILY GARDEN
LOVED THE GLASS SCULPTURES IN THE FOUNTAIN!
GLEN IS COOLING OFF IN THE MISTERS...
I took many individual flower pics for my own reference.  Here are a few I thought were neat-o.

FIRECRACKER FLOWER "ORANGE MARMALADE"

DAYLILY "PARDON ME"...LOOK HOW SMALL!
ROSE "STRIKE IT RICH"

We visited the famous St. Louis Arch and Anheuser Busch factory, ate tons of food (Lamberts--yum) and did some shopping.  Glen is such a sweetie...he took me to the Lowe's near our hotel and I hit a honey-hole of plants!  I got several clearance plants...variegated yucca (3.62), 3 evergreens (1.00 each) and a pygmy red barberry to replace the one Glen mowed down this spring (4.25)!  We took the scenic route home (off the interstate) and I got to hit an antique mall.  Can life get any better?? 
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  1. Phillip OliverJuly 9, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    I've always wanted to go to the St. Louis Botanical Garden. It looks wonderful.

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  2. tinaJuly 9, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    This is a place on my list to visit. Sigh, one of these days. It is beautiful and I'd be hard pressed to choose a favorite spot in it-though cool would be smart in the summer:)

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  3. serial tillerJuly 9, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    They also had a woodland garden (lots of green so I didn't take pics). There were lots of shady areas to rest all throughout the place so even in July it didn't feel miserable.

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  4. Vintage Linen TreasuresJuly 22, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Great pictures!! What a beautiful garden. And you were lucky to go on a overcast day. Easier to explore AND take good pictures, too. I LOVE the grey brick border in the first picture! It looks so neat and tidy. Wish I could have that in my back yard.
    Patricia :o)

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  5. donnaJuly 23, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    The fountain with the glass sculptures is gorgeous. The mosaic plant is something I want to check out further. I luv it.

    donna

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  6. RuthJuly 28, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Wow! What a cool place to visit! :)

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