Having a college student in Virginia means having a good excuse to visit the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. A previous visit was bittersweet; a recent one this past weekend was just sweet. I love spring, and flowers, and being outside on a glorious day. Here are a few of the horticultural (and aquatic) sights that significantly increased my happiness quotient last Saturday.
Moth Orchid
Tulip African Daisy
Moth Orchid Tulip
The turtle’s shell is the pond’s equivalent of a lunch counter, providing fish with a nice algae snack.
Perennial Pastimes 