7/15/2014

Part I - Missouri Botanical Garden!

On the 4th of July we decided to drive the two and a half hours south to St. Louis and go to the Missouri Botanical Gardens. We had been there before but it was at least 11 years prior. Our area had a cool front that came though so the day was beautiful.

Founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw, the botanical garden is the oldest in continuous operation in the US!


This huge blue glass chandelier above greets everyone as soon as they enter the visitor's center.
This garden has a theme of glass ornamentation since the last time we were here. Look at the colorful and large glass orbs floating in the pond!

On to the Rose Garden and more arched glass accented over the arbor gateways on each side...


 Then on into the long Linnean House that hold various tropical plants.
 It even has lovely stained glass windows.
I'm not going to show you every inch of the grounds but you will be able to get a taste of it's beauty in the heart of St. Louis!

Speaking of awesome ideas...look at these succulent quilt blocks on each side of the walkway heading to the Shaw home (which can be toured).

Keep in mind, these are all made using various succulents!
I will show you more around the Tower Grove House that Mr. Shaw used to live in Part II, but let's move on to other areas that caught my eye...


I had never seen such HUGE elephant ears before!
Crazy cool hanging fern.
So peaceful...much more in Part II.
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