I’ve been a bit obsessed with botanical gardens since I was a child growing up in Japan. If I recall, Okinawa had two such gardens and they were majestic, opulent, lush, verdant paradises. However, that was 30 years ago, so I don’t quite remember if there were actually 2 or if my school just visited twice for field trips. When I lived in Florida, I visited Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile and was blown away by the fragrances that assailed my senses on the old plantation grounds. Now I live in Denver, where we have 2 separate gardens with 4 locations.
Over Christmas, I went with my best friend and husband to see the lights at the gardens within walking distance of my home. It was quite beautiful, though I look forward to seeing the spectacle of flowers to come.
Yesterday, I decided to finally see what is in bloom at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Here’s a sampling of what I saw:
It was a really peaceful day, even though much of the garden is still dormant for the winter. In the next few weeks or months, the roses and peonies will bloom and the trees will again bear green leaves. I can’t wait to go back.