Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Blithewold Bliss


We've been blessed with perfect weather lately. Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum is like heaven on earth, so what better place to take a walk with an old friend, both she and I with cameras in hand. Join us, won't you?







We went into the greenhouse and saw this enormous "Audrey 2" type of thing hanging from a large pot. This is what we saw when we got closer. It's a pitcher plant!




Look at the colors and stripes and dots! WOW.



If any of you come to visit and would like to go there, I'd be happy to escort you no matter what season we're in. It's a walking meditation, for sure.
xo
Lo♥
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16 comments:

  1. MickJune 07, 2011 5:52 AM

    This is a beautiful set of photographs, Laurel. What about your friend's pics? Don't we get to see them?

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  2. studio loloJune 07, 2011 6:07 AM

    thanks Mick :)

    My friend doesn't blog. I'm sure her photos are great though!

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  3. Annie CoeJune 07, 2011 6:11 AM

    That pitcher plant is amazing!It looks like a beautiful place, thanks for sharing. xoxo

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  4. RobinJune 07, 2011 7:57 AM

    Good Morning Dear "LG/BS"! First, congrats on last night's Bruins win!

    Blitheworld is a wonderland! I have never seen a "Pitcher Plant" before...(love the name....so *baseball-ish* ha-ha)! Those extraordinary markings.... in your fifth shot, the plant almost looks like a small lantern...reflecting a glow from within....GORGEOUS! (But I did chuckle at the *Audrey 2* reference!)

    Looking forward to a visit there this year!!!!

    Love to all,

    ♥ RL/LS ♥

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  5. Lynn CohenJune 07, 2011 8:07 AM

    What awesome flowers. Never seen before! Wow!!!! I'd love to go there with you! Perhaps one day.
    Thanks for the invite!!! ;-)))

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  6. get zappedJune 07, 2011 9:46 AM

    Incredible! Both the weather and the pitcher plant. Nature never ceases to amaze me!

    Have a lovely week...

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  7. KatiejaneJune 07, 2011 11:04 AM

    Isn't this pitcher plant marvelous?! I'll bet it was neat to see in person. This looks like a gorgeous place to visit. Is that the ocean out there?? I'm on my way.

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  8. Cris, Artist in OregonJune 07, 2011 4:00 PM

    What a cool place to go visit. Its no doubt even more wonderful in person. Love that odd plant. Thanks for the visit.

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  9. MimJune 07, 2011 7:57 PM

    I'm com in soon - gotta see this (and you too)

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  10. Lori annJune 07, 2011 11:40 PM

    How amazing! i would love to see this pitcher plant in person too. Glad you had such a good time and the sun is shining for you!

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  11. yoboroboJune 08, 2011 4:07 AM

    Looks like an amazing place. I love pitcher plants. So alien. :) xo Pam

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  12. Lisa at GreenbowJune 08, 2011 6:38 AM

    I have heard of this garden before. One day I would like to see it and YOU.

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  13. soulbrushJune 08, 2011 8:20 AM

    wonderful photos but that first one is my fave.

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  14. secret agent womanJune 09, 2011 5:02 PM

    Those pitcher plants are crazy!

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  15. marianneJune 12, 2011 2:07 PM

    Hope you can show me around some day ;)
    What a serene place!

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  16. Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats June 27, 2011 1:22 PM

    To me, gardens like this could transport one to another era...and then you can come back to flush toilets and modern medicine, lol. I recently visited a topiary garden with a friend and so enjoyed it.

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