Arboretum

Today was a beautiful, if a bit too warm for May, day.  Buddy had never been to the North Carolina Arboretum, so today was the day.  The grounds and flowers were just beautiful!  I bought a season pass because I do go quite often.  With a pass, you don’t have to pay for parking, and you get a discount on the many classes the have.  Below are several pictures I took during the day.

From a distance this looked like Easter baskets filled with tulips.  It was quite pretty.

Sitting by the water feature.

My favorite picture.

Red Mountain Laurel.  I never heard of such.

Blurry close up of Red Mountain Laurel.

Water plants.

More water plants.

Beautiful garden sculpture on the grounds.

If you have never been to the arboretum, it is a must see when you are in Asheville.  The have one of the best Bonsai exhibits in the south.  It was too hot for me to stop and take pictures today.  They were also just planting the new patch work quilt garden today.  It should be ready by the end of the week.  Can’t wait to see what it will be.

Blessings!