Thursday, May 1, 2014

A visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden




Atlanta Blooms at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

 I have taken many pictures of this sweet cherub, but I never tire of seeing how the Atlanta Botanical Garden surrounds the statue with seasonal plants. In this case, the tulips were a riot of color in early April, for the annual Atlanta Blooms event.

Here are some pictures from our afternoon at the garden, including a stroll through the orchid garden.
Tulips. Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

The Canopy Walk is at the entrance of the garden and allows tremendous views of the woods and an upcoming exhibit...
Canopy Walk. Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

Imaginary Worlds will open in early May and features this beauty.

Imaginary Worlds. Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

The Botanical Garden showcases fancy plants, but also tried and true varieties, like Lenten Rose.
Lenten Rose. Lucy Mercer/ A Cook and Her Books
And flaming native azaleas.
Native azaleas. Lucy Mercer/ A Cook and Her Books

A few treats from the Orchid House...
Lucy Mercer/ A Cook and Her Books

Orchids. Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

Bromeliad. Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books