There was an abundance of buds, blossoms and blooms at The Chicago Botanic Garden this week, and with almost perfect weather conditions it was an ideal time to take some pictures.
As Shakespeare so aptly put it, “Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, and summer’s lease hath all too short a date:” The flowers that we enjoy during these spring months only last for a brief spell so it’s good to get out to the Garden as often as possible in order not to miss anything. The daffodils are almost finished now, but azaleas are making a beautiful show and the tulips are still looking spectacular.
One of my favorite walks in the Garden is along the path by the Sensory Garden where primula, columbine and anemones among others, vie for attention in a colorful display. Christina Rossetti certainly got it right when she wrote, “There is no time like Spring, when life’s alive in everything,”
There are plenty of seats available to rest awhile so relax and soak up some of that welcome spring sunshine and then on to the other end of the walk where the vibrant hues are just as breathtaking as the flowers all along the path.
At every turn, the Garden is aglow with color and when these flowers are spent there will be different ones to take their place. It won’t be long before Summer is A- comin’ in!
The Nature of Things 