Surrounded on all sides by a busy campus, it provides an escape and retreat for students, faculty, staff and even visitors (like me). Tucked throughout it are cozy seating areas, paths to wander and even spots to gather.
A garden such as this wouldn't be complete without water features. You wouldn't know upon entering that these are here, but they are worth discovering.
Two of my very favorite trees grow in this garden. If I had room, I would surely plant these. The first one has this coppery bark that was shimmering in the light. I hope my picture captures it.
If you didn't guess, it's a Paperbark Maple. Take a look at the leaves:
It is such an awesome tree! The second one is also a beautiful tree with interesting bark, but that is not the only reason to grow it.
This one is a Stewartia and if you don't know...is beautiful in bloom. I waited two years to get a small one and it didn't make it for me...sigh. I guess I'll have to visit this one and one I saw at Lewis Ginter.
This amused me. Look at the Creeping Jenny...do you suppose it will go into the water??!
Public gardens can be great places to see plants "let go", especially ground covers. Check out these sedums. Isn't this wall interesting?
Worth a closer look:
Here a large grouping of hosta made an attractive edger with an eye pleasing curve:
One of the things that I like to do is look both ways, like this:
I'll be back in August and will take another look then as like all good gardens, this one will show me another view. Last time I was here, I saw a chipmunk and this time as well! Unfortunately, he/she moved much too quickly for me to get a picture...although I would have liked to.
I'll leave you with a couple of views that are a part of this visit and this time, sadly.