Category Archives: gardening

An Old Fave

Posted on February 25, 2016 by pearlsandprose

Remembering springtime on the East Coast and one of my favorite flowers, Cleome or Spider Flower. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}

Posted in flowers, photography | Tagged Cleome, spider flower | 19 Comments

Azalea Walk

Posted on May 23, 2011 by pearlsandprose

If you ever get to the D.C. area in early May, do the Azalea Walk in the National Arboretum. The azaleas are just about every color, and tended carefully. We were a little late this year, so missed the biggest … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, photography | Tagged Azalea Walk, azaleas, dogwood blossoms, formal garden, National Arboretum | 10 Comments

More Hillwood

Posted on September 9, 2010 by pearlsandprose

More about Hillwood. Marjorie Merriweather Post was the daughter of C.W. Post of the Post cereal (General Mills) fortunes. The estate and gardens are now open for the public to enjoy. A random fact: the actress Dina Merrill is one of … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, photography | Tagged dahlia, Dina Merrill, E.F. Hutton, female sphinx, garden, Hillwood, Japanese garden, Marjorie Merriweather Post, orchids, private putting green, rose, statue of Diana, zinnia | 8 Comments

Dumbarton Oaks, part III

Posted on August 4, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Hey, welcome back. I apologize for the poor lighting, as the gardens are only open from 2-6 p.m. in the summer. The worst time for photographers. I’ll probably go back in the fall when the sun’s not so high. This … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, flowers, gardening, photography | Tagged blackeyed Susan, buddleia, Dumbarton Oaks, garden shed, garden wall, gazania, Georgetown, lantana, sunflower, Washington D.C. | 7 Comments

Dumbarton Oaks, part II

Posted on August 3, 2010 by pearlsandprose

A litle more history about Dumbarton Oaks. Robert Woods Bliss (perfect name for someone who owned all this, huh?) commissioned Igor Stravinsky to compose a concerto for his thirtieth wedding anniversary in 1938. The Concerto in E-flat for chamber orchestra is more commonly … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art, gardening | Tagged Beatrix Farrand, brick walkways, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, horseshoe fountain, Igor Stravinsky, loggia, mosaic tiles, music room, pebble garden, Robert Woods Bliss, swimming pool, Washington D.C. | 3 Comments

Dumbarton Oaks

Posted on August 2, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Good morning! Won’t you join me for a stroll through one of my favorite places, Dumbarton Oaks? The gardens are stunning and the house is pretty nice too. And have you seen a lovelier ticket? They remind me of the … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, gardening | Tagged bicycles, boxwood, Dumbarton Oaks, flowers, French doors, Georgetown, orangery, Palladian windows, Washington D.C., wrought iron | 4 Comments

Colors of summer

Posted on July 30, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Look closely. Do you see “faces” in the flowers here? They remind me a little of C-3PO from Star Wars. I didn’t notice until I viewed the image on my large monitor. a Cleome in the neighborhood one of my … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, photography | Tagged bokeh, Cleome, garden bench, hosta, macro, spider flower, zinnia | 6 Comments

One last glimpse

Posted on July 23, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Yes, welcome to my last glimpse of the Amish country! Hope you enjoy it…. Downtown Lancaster, PA Daylilies in Strasburg, PA The 300 Block of N. Queen St. in Lancaster. 300 Block is a very cool area of the city … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, photography, Travel | Tagged 300 Block, Amish country, coleus, daylilies, hanging flower basket, Lancaster, PA, sweet potato vine, welcome sign, window box | 3 Comments

A stroll through Amish country

Posted on July 22, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Garden store in Strasburg, PA Today and tomorrow I’ll be showing you the last of my photos from the Amish country. (Do I hear a cheer in the background?) I’m going to have to bite the ole bullet and … Continue reading →