About two weeks ago we went on another field trip to a local gardens. It was owned by a man from up east and when he got older he gave the land to the state with the promise that the gardens would be kept up just the way he had them.
He loved flowers, plants and trees and his gardens showed it. We have been to this state park numerous times but never had a tour of the gardens and it was well worth it! We had an early blooming this year because of the warm winter and so we visited at just the right time. The old house is only open for about four months. The exact months that he and his wife would come visit for the winter.
We learned that the Spanish Moss didn't harm trees. Except if it got too heavy. I love pictures of moss hanging from Live Oak trees.
He mentioned that this state park is the most used venue for weddings. Gee, I wonder why? ;)
Pansies. My all time favorite flower.
The Century Plant. It is suppose to flower only once every 100 years.
The old house. Preserved just the way it was from many, many years ago.
There is so much more to say. But, the field trip was so long ago. And I don't remember a lot of the really neat stuff. Tough getting old. But, I do remember that we will definitely go back and take daddy next time. I think he would really enjoy the history and the plant life of the gardens . . .
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