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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Thursday Thirteen 304: Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Last week I shared a few of my butterfly photos taken on a visit to Olbrich Botanical Gardens last month. Today I thought I'd share a few photos taken in some of the outer gardens.


Flamingo Feathers

Chocolate Daisy--and yes, it really smells like chocolate!





Waterfall in Rock Garden







Grape Arbor







Quick Fire Panicle Hydrangea



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17 comments:

  1. CountryDewThursday, September 19, 2013 5:47:00 AM

    Those are beautiful. I've never heard of a chocolate daisy. What a wonderful asset to your community those gardens are.

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  2. sandylandThursday, September 19, 2013 9:00:00 AM

    I felt like I was there

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  3. colleenThursday, September 19, 2013 9:01:00 AM

    Nice! I like the first one best.

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  4. Alice AudreyThursday, September 19, 2013 9:45:00 AM

    Between this week and last, we've both got photo themes going.

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  5. Jennifer LeelandThursday, September 19, 2013 9:48:00 AM

    Ooooh! the quick fire Hydrangea is gorgeous! I love it when you put these up.

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  6. HeatherThursday, September 19, 2013 11:33:00 AM

    Anita: I had never heard of a chocolate daisy before, either. Chocolate mint, yes. Daisies, no. They are part of a "sensory" garden within the Herb Gardens, where people are encouraged to touch, taste and smell a variety of plants.

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  7. HeatherThursday, September 19, 2013 11:34:00 AM

    Sandyland: Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the "tour." ☺

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  8. HeatherThursday, September 19, 2013 11:34:00 AM

    Alice: Hehe...you know what they say, great minds think alike. Besides, photo posts are easy when you fail to come up with other ideas. *G*

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  9. HeatherThursday, September 19, 2013 11:36:00 AM

    Colleen: Thanks, I was drawn to the flamingo feathers all over the gardens. They have an interesting texture, too. Not downy soft, but slightly bristly. If I ever had room for a garden, even just a container garden, I would definitely want some of these.

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  10. HeatherThursday, September 19, 2013 11:37:00 AM

    Thanks, Jennifer! The quick fire was another flower I was drawn to. I love the speckled color and different texture of the petals compared to your typical hydrangea.

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  11. PearlThursday, September 19, 2013 12:17:00 PM

    one year I'll build a waterfall rock garden. maybe 2015.

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  12. HeatherThursday, September 19, 2013 12:26:00 PM

    Peark: I would love a waterfall feature in a private garden. The only downside is that it can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

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  13. Paige TylerThursday, September 19, 2013 1:31:00 PM

    Those are beautiful flowers! Love flowers!

    *hugs*
    Paige

    My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com

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  14. Kimberly MenozziThursday, September 19, 2013 3:07:00 PM

    Those are beautiful photos! The shot of the waterfall made me feel relaxed almost on sight. :)

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  15. HeatherThursday, September 19, 2013 4:29:00 PM

    Thanks, Kimberly! The Rock Garden is a peaceful place to sit. There are benches and chairs scattered throughout Olbrich where one may sit to read, paint or simply contemplate nature.

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  16. HazelFriday, September 20, 2013 8:43:00 AM

    Pretty T13. My faves are the flamingo feathers and the grape arbor.

    Hazel

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  17. HeatherFriday, September 20, 2013 10:07:00 AM

    Thanks, Hazel! I'm glad others like those flamingo feathers as much as I do. : )

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