When Cheri Lucas Rowlands asked us for our interpretation of our favorite place for this week’s Photo Challenge, it will come as no surprise to some of you that I chose the Chicago Botanic Garden. On so many levels and for so many different reasons this is my go-to place, the place that never ceases to enchant me and to bring back so many happy memories. And where else would I go to see so much of my favorite color, purple!
No matter what time of year you visit the Garden there is always something beautiful to see. I have been here in all weathers and all conditions and there has never been a time when I’ve said I wished I’d stayed at home.
Every aspect of the place is pleasing. Every path you take presents a different and spectacular view. And the flowers are sensational!
Combine fantastic foliage and flowers with the appeal of various fountains, waterfalls and lakes and you have the perfect place to spend the day.
My mother adored the Garden and we spent many happy days here right up until a few weeks before she passed away. Our favorite spot in this our favorite place to visit was, perhaps not surprisingly, the English Garden, mainly because it reminded us of home and the other favorite places that we left behind so many years ago.
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A place I would love to visit.
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Wishing you a lovely Sunday!
I can see why it would be a favorite place – it would be mine too 🙂
We are so lucky to have such a wonderful place within easy reach. Thanks for stopping by, Dahlia!
Looks like it has a wide variety of shapes and colors. A photographer’s delight!
It’s been an interesting experience, watching the Garden grow and evolve over the past 40 years.
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Such beautiful photos Sue 🏆
Thank you, Beth!
Your wonderful photos capture the spirit and beauty of a stunning garden …no wonder it’s your favourite place and holding such lovely memories of your mum too.
Thank you, Lletty! It’s difficult not to get nostalgic when I visit the Garden and I must admit to shedding a tear or two but in the end it always lifts my spirits.
I always enjoy it when you visit these gardens. We get a treat.
Thanks, Tom! It’s always a pleasure to share the joy of visiting this wonderful place.
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Beautiful place and it’s a blessing to have a graden near you.
Indeed it is! Thank you for stopping by.
Indeed, it’s beautiful in every season 🙂
That’s for sure! Thanks for visiting.
Beautiful! No doubt that will be a favorite place of mine if we ever get to your neck of the woods.
I do hope you have a chance to visit.