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Odd Couples
Posted: October 19, 2010
By Dandy Lion
I had a dream the other night that I was walking through the Garden. People usually dream about flying, but for a plant, walking is just as fantastical. Anyway, I was walking through... read more
Forbidden Gardens
Posted: October 12, 2010
By Dandy Lion
As the days start to shorten, plenty of plants are telling us that fall is here. Ornamental grasses explode like fireworks, berries ripen for the birds, sasanqua camellias begin... read more
Sunrise at the Garden
Posted: August 14, 2010
by Dandy Lion
Have you ever wondered what the Garden is like when no people are here? It is not quite a “Night at the Museum” scenario, but pretty close. Let’s just say... read more
Humming Along
Posted: August 6, 2010
by Dandy Lion
I’ve spent the last week or so in the Hummingbird Garden and have enjoyed my time here very much. Of course, the purpose of this garden located behind the education wing is... read more
Water Hoarding
Posted: July 27, 2010
by Dandy Lion
Thanks to hot temperatures and infrequent rains, the gardeners have really had to work hard to keep the plants watered and healthy these last few weeks. Given our adversarial... read more
Supporting Cast
Posted: July 2, 2010
by Dandy Lion
The butterfly house opens this weekend and there should plenty of fun for anyone interested in spotting these flying masterpieces. This year the house is filled with a larger... read more
Shady Characters
Posted: June 22, 2010
by Dandy Lion
Have you ever noticed most of our theme gardens that feature perennials are in sunny spots? The Sarah Lee Baker perennial, sensory, butterfly, hummingbird, sunken, fragrance,... read more
Out of Sync
Posted: May 28, 2010
by Dandy Lion
The beautiful thing about this Garden is something is always in bloom; something is always interesting to see. Of course, each part of the garden has its moment when it is at its... read more
The Sweet Spot
Posted: May 11, 2010
I think I’ve found a pretty good spot to hide from the gardeners. It is a little counterintuitive because I am hiding in the Garden’s most popular spot at the moment – the... read more
Running To My Roots
Posted: April 28, 2010
Spring in the Garden can get very crazy. Flowers are blossoming, people are coming, lots of things are happening. That is great for the visitors and the beloved plants, but for those of... read more
