Thursday, May 31, 2012

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

May 24th- We toured the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens…47 acres of beauty…and a lovely 1/2 mile stroll to the sea.

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The Garden’s signature plant is the Rhododendron…..and they were in full bloom!

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So many different varieties….so many different colors…..Breathtaking!

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The more formal gardens give way to a more woodland setting as you go through the garden gate……

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I am not sure what these unusual looking red and purple flowers are, but they were so vibrant as to look artificial.

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The Botanical Gardens even had a section for vegetable gardening. It made me miss my garden back home….but gave me lots of ideas and inspiration for another time.

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Finally ….as all things here seem to ……..the path led to the sea……

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  1. Ruth/GramMay 31, 2012 at 5:45 AM

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  2. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Sue the flowers are beautiful! And your photos are great! Jade looks like she is taking in all the new experiences like a seasoned traveler! Thank you for sharing your journey! I am enjoying it all very much! Mom

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  3. Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensJune 1, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Hello Sue & Fred,

    The photos you took at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are just gorgeous! We always love to see new views, and yours are particularly rich & spectacular.

    We are wondering if you would allow us to use one or two of them periodically on our website, or in any press releases.

    Thank you so much,
    Kristan Larsen
    Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
    18220 N. Highway One
    Fort Bragg, CA 95437
    707-964-4352 x19
    www.gardenbythesea.org

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