A nice day at the Dallas Arboretum

[seadoug]

It was 82 and sunny today, so Hubs and I ventured out to Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum. Don't be too jealous. We are dropping into the mid-30's tomorrow night. It was pretty crowded, with people from all the world enjoying the beauty. That just made it more enjoyable.

Everything is blooming. The tulips and azaleas were outrageous. The yellow tulips absolutely glowed in the sun. They look fake in the pic. They are not.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Beautiful flowers and weather. We are so far from spring here. This is what it looks like here today. We got 5 more inches of snow.

 

[Kaila]

Great contrast, @PeppermintPatty


And thank you for those great pictures, and for letting us see what that place is like,
@seadoug

 

[Imogene]

Gorgeous photos @seadoug !

Texas is a ways away but if you ever get up around Nashville, TN, please take at least a day to visit Cheekwood Estates.

Along with spectacular gardens, the mansion is of historical importance and can be toured.

Unfortunately, I have never been able to go there, but I see specials on our local channels in the spring.

Historic Estate in Nashville | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

 

[Kaila]

Truly, both posts pictures are beautiful in their own way!

But it's funny as a study in contrasts.

 

[seadoug]

Gorgeous photos @seadoug !

Texas is a ways away but if you ever get up around Nashville, TN, please take at least a day to visit Cheekwood Estates.

Along with spectacular gardens, the mansion is of historical importance and can be toured.

Unfortunately, I have never been able to go there, but I see specials on our local channels in the spring.

Historic Estate in Nashville | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Thank you! We go to the gardens wherever we visit. We've been to the gardens in Denver, Portland, Fort Worth, etc. Cheekwood Estates sounds like the Biltmore Mansion in Asheville. I've been wanting to visit Nashville so we will check this out. The last time I was there was probably in the 90's when I stayed at the Opryland Hotel and couldn't believe how spread out the property was. Seems like Nashville is quite the up-and-coming city these days!

 

[seadoug]

One of the things we love about our neighborhood is that it is 5 minutes away from the Arboretum. People from other cities/countries literally have to plan their day around visiting there. We can just drive a few minutes up the road to see how crowded it is. If there are too many cars turning in, we just go back home. We were lucky to get there when the morning crowd was leaving and the afternoon crowd was coming in. I don't think we will ever leave our home!

 

[Jules]

Doug, or anyone. If you’re ever in Victoria, BC go to Butchart Gardens. I should practice what I preach, it’s been years.

 

[Rossana]

@seadoug and @PeppermintPatty Thank you so much for sharing those beautiful pictures.
@seadoug One of my favorite places in Dallas along with the Dallas Museum of Art.
I am also fond of visiting the different botanical gardens. We have quite a few around me as well, here in Central Florida.

 

[seadoug]

Doug, or anyone. If you’re ever in Victoria, BC go to Butchart Gardens. I should practice what I preach, it’s been years.

We've actually been a couple of times since Victoria is a stop on Alaska cruise itineraries. Butchart Gardens is stunning!

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Doug, or anyone. If you’re ever in Victoria, BC go to Butchart Gardens. I should practice what I preach, it’s been years.

I’ve been to Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC.
A stunning display of everything you can think of that grows.

 

[CaliS]

It was 82 and sunny today, so Hubs and I ventured out to Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum. Don't be too jealous. We are dropping into the mid-30's tomorrow night. It was pretty crowded, with people from all the world enjoying the beauty. That just made it more enjoyable.

Everything is blooming. The tulips and azaleas were outrageous. The yellow tulips absolutely glowed in the sun. They look fake in the pic. They are not.

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One of my favorite things to do !!! Beautiful pictures, thank you for sharing!!