A Visit to Beaumont Botanical Garden

We entered the conservatory.  A small visitor center with free maps seemed a worthwhile stop.  There were others inside, so we waited for the employee to assist us.  While waiting I could not help but admire the art on the walls, art with a flora theme.

Passing through the building to the opposite side our exit was into a huge greenhouse.  There were several paths, not just one single route, through the greenhouse.  Inside there were trees which fit nicely under the high ceiling, shrubs, and various plants of a myriad of sizes.  On the walls were small plants arranged in matrix fashion.  In fact, there were several such groupings.  One plant, a hibiscus, stood out.  I have never before seen a hibiscus tower so high.  It seemed to be about three or four times my height. 

Nestled between the foliage was a water feature with a bridge over it.  Interesting boulders complemented the landscape. 

A few flowers, I believe to be iris and orchards, were in bloom.  While the blooming plants were scarce, finding them was rewarding. 

Outside there were paved trails, and the lush trees provided mush appreciated shade.  The walk was relaxing.

Just as was the case inside the greenhouse, boulders were placed decoratively in the garden.  And there was an outdoor water feature complete with fish. 

I had a sense of being more in an arboretum than in a garden. 

Few plants were in bloom, but many plants did have colorful leaves.  I have been in other gardens, and this seems to be the way things are in them as well.  Gardens may have a few beds of annuals, but most of a garden is usually trees and shrubs.  The beds of annuals for this garden are, as is often the case, near the entrance.  Some of the lack of smaller blooming plants might be due to the season, but this is not likely since I did not see an abundance of dormant beds. 

Two features did appear, a gazebo, which is not unexpected, and a maypole.  It was a blue maypole complete with ribbons, and it was even highlighted on the map.  I suppose it is a permanent feature, and I wonder if an Oktoberfest celebration might take place in the garden annually.

I hope you enjoyed the images.  I took them with my phone, which is less cumbersome than my camera. 

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