Last
Saturday my wife and I traveled down to Grove Oklahoma. Grove is on Grand Lake. We always stop in the
Lendonwood Gardens. It is a non profit organization
supported by volunteers and donations. The gardens are 3 acres shaded by tall oaks maintained by a group of master
gardeners from the area. Its free (they do suggest a $5.
oo donation) and fantastic. According to the information packet there is the largest collection of Rhododendrons in the southwest, 35 varieties of dogwoods, 500 varieties of
daylillies, 75 varieties of
Japanese maples and lots of false cypress varieties. The paths wind through the acres making it seem much bigger. In spring, there are blooms everywhere, in early summer
daylillies. The garden theme is primarily in the Oriental style, with many Japanese influences including a wonderful pavilion.
There is a
koi pond, maples and way too many conifers to remember.
This time of year of course there is nothing in bloom but buds can be found everywhere. This years ice storm
didn't have the effect it did north of here on plants and trees.
Its a very peaceful place, whenever we are in Grove I always say to my wife 'lets go', it
doesn't matter if its 90 degrees or 20 degrees. My wife always says "Oh I
don't know, do we have the time? we have have things to get done here". But five minutes after we arrive at the gardens she always says "you know
I'm glad we came".
Last Saturday my wife and I traveled down to Grove Oklahoma. Grove is on Grand Lake. We always stop in the Lendonwood Gardens. It is a non profit organization supported by volunteers and donations. The gardens are 3 acres shaded by tall oaks maintained by a group of master gardeners from the area. Its free (they do suggest a $5.oo donation) and fantastic. According to the information packet there is the largest collection of Rhododendrons in the southwest, 35 varieties of dogwoods, 500 varieties of daylillies, 75 varieties of Japanese maples and lots of false cypress varieties. The paths wind through the acres making it seem much bigger. In spring, there are blooms everywhere, in early summer daylillies. The garden theme is primarily in the Oriental style, with many Japanese influences including a wonderful pavilion.
There is a koi pond, maples and way too many conifers to remember.
This time of year of course there is nothing in bloom but buds can be found everywhere. This years ice storm didn't have the effect it did north of here on plants and trees.
Its a very peaceful place, whenever we are in Grove I always say to my wife 'lets go', it doesn't matter if its 90 degrees or 20 degrees. My wife always says "Oh I don't know, do we have the time? we have have things to get done here". But five minutes after we arrive at the gardens she always says "you know I'm glad we came".
1 comment:
Wow Larry.....what a wonderful place to visit! I am envious!!
Beautiful shots!
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