Happy Friday GPODers! We’re on the road again, this time seeing a slice of an expansive botanic garden in Texas with Frances Watson.
Established in 1934, Fort Worth Botanic Garden is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas and 120 acres of plant glory. Composed of 23 different speciality gardens—including a tropical conservatory, a forest boardwalk, and a water conservation garden—there is a lot to tackle if you want to see it all. If you’re limited on time, you can still hit the highlights like Frances did a few weeks ago:
I traveled to Fort Worth Texas 2 weeks ago. I visited the botanical garden. I only had time to visit two sections, the Japanese and the rose garden. The were featuring many sculptures which added to the beauty and interest. It is a garden worth visiting.
There are few garden styles as iconic and easily recognizable as Japanese gardens. No matter the location (I mean, who would have guessed the garden pictured was in Texas if I hadn’t told you??), the peace and tranquility these gardens evoke can be applied to any climate and green plant palette. Though, admittedly, it is a little easier when working around a beautiful, reflective pond like this one.
I have also always admired that the Japanese style often proves that less can be more. Just a few round, woody plants contrasting against the sharp edges of rocks and boulders creates a scene that is somehow both captivating and easy on the eyes.
But the really magical part of botanic gardens is seeing how distinctively different gardens have their own merits and worth. A worlds away from the subtle, green Japanese garden above, this formal rose garden is a geometric feat for the senses. Though also an immersive experience to explore down each bath and
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Hey GPODers! Today we’re back in the flower-filled garden of Heidi Weirether. We first saw her garden a little earlier on in the summer (you check check out that post here: Heidi’s Colorful Garden in Fairfield County) and it’s incredible to see how much has changed in a month’s time! As with much of the northeast this year, Heidi is experiencing incredible hydrangea blooms—but that is just the tip of the floral iceberg in her sensational garden:
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Movies and TV shows have inspired interior design choices for a long time. Who doesn’t want their home to look like a Nancy Meyers film come to life? Wes Anderson’s playful and colorful film sets have inspired people to bring that iconic, quirky look home. And I’m sure purple living rooms have become more commonplace thanks to Friends.
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Happy Friday GPODers, and welcome to our second installment of GPOD Vignettes! In case you missed it, check out our first installment of this series here: GPOD Vignette #1.
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