Another Longwood Gardens fabulous sight: at least four waterlily pools/ponds reflecting the blue sky with puffy clouds.

Waterlilies in a reflecting pool at Longwood Gardens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I was told that they are getting ready to plant water lilies in the six inches or so of water on this space in the incomparable Longwood Gardens outside of Philadelphia.

Hanging flower baskets and tree ferns in this huge conservatory space at Longwood Gardens

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I was lucky enough to visit Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, PA just a few days ago. What an enormous,, impressive and gorgeous place. The photo below is inside one of their huge indoor conservatory spaces.

Magical suspended flower balls inside Philadelphia’s Longwood Gardens conservatory.

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Some sweet pansies in front of the entrance to Seattle’s hidden gem, the Volunteer Park Conservatory. Plant sale today until 3pm!

Purple and white pansies in front of the Conservatory’s iconic sign.

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Three Tree Point, little beach community south of Seattle, has a lovely public beach access which looks west to the sunset.

Blazing skies on a recent warm May day at Three Tree Point, WA

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One of my favorite places in the whole world, the Conservatory at Volunteer Park in Seattle, WA.

Already with the glass panes whitewashed against the sun, the Conservatory in Volunteer Park is a gem

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Out in the garden today, the sun came out. Our part of the yard goes to just after the vegetable beds on the right.

Irises, red rhodies, pink meadow rue and red geum decorate my May garden

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One more lovely scene from Soos Creek Garden.

Scenic place to sit and contemplate the garden

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Probably a deciduous Mollis azalea, this stunner was just coming into bloom at my recent visit to Soos Creek Garden in Auburn, WA.

Flaming yellow and orange azalea in Soos Creek Garden in Auburn, WA

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Had a lovely stroll around a garden new to me, Soos Creek Botanical Garden in Auburn, WA. It was so lovely, in full bloom everywhere.

Late tulips bloom in front of rhodies in Soos Creek Garden

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