Every week, I can bring my son to romp in the fenced garden and yard, be greeted by name by the director, Dr. Mike, play with his dogs, learn from the student volunteers, visit the turtles, identify animals in the display, do a craft, read a book in the cozy kids' corner, color, do a puzzle, play with the other kids, occasionally see a slideshow or specimens brought that day, and otherwise enjoy a yard and garden that I do not tend- and never once be asked for money. I find it astounding, completely the reverse of how the world usually works. This town run park is the grace of God to me in a world of owing and paying.
We can enjoy the park during all daylight hours, and just now it is an exquisite privilege. The irises are here!!
This used to be rows of stubble, not too long ago.
Miles can't believe his good fortune either. (Actually he's exclaiming about a bird)
Have I mentioned how much I love the color peach?
He ran between rows, smelled individual flowers, climbed the fence, chased birds and otherwise frolicked for probably 45 minutes.
Look, a hokie-themed iris!
Does anyone know what these are called?
How about these? What are these, please?
This is both a short walk from my house and an even shorter walk from my work. I can go on my lunchbreak.
Just look. Not even Solomon in all his splendor. For real.
Height comparison :-)
Mmm, peace. Free peace, free beauty, free quiet. May I never take it for granted wherever I find it.
I do not at all understand the mystery of grace - only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.
-Anne Lamott
Lissa, indeed a rare find and experience! the ones you asked about are called Lupine, one of my favorites as they are wild in Maine covering hillsides in the spring!
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Terry
A lovely flower, the lupine. An easy kid book tie-in: Miss Rumphius. Story and pictures by Barbara Cooney. Winner of the American Book Award. Beautiful. What's not to like?
ReplyDeleteRun, do not walk, to enjoy this book with Milo. One of my all-time favorites.
I loved Miss Rumphius as a child. When I think M. can sit still through it, I will obtain it, never fear.
ReplyDeleteahh, love that book! the flowers too. glad you are enjoying spring.
ReplyDeleteThe second thing you asked about was allium, I believe. When I was very little our neighbor grew a particularly large variety, and they seemed gigantic to me. I'm still searching for a variety that seems just as huge to my now-grown self.
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