In early March this year, we vacationed in the southwestern United States, mainly to see sunshine and leave all the snow behind. It had been a long, gray and cold winter and we were more than ready for a change. One of the states we spent time in this year was Arizona. When we travel, […]
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World’s Largest Rose Tree
While visiting Tombstone, Arizona we toured the Rose Tree Museum said to contain the largest rose tree in the world as confirmed by the Guiness Book of World Records. History of the Rose Tree This rose came originally from China to Scotland and then was brought to Tombstone by Mary Gee, a Scottish girl who […]
Formality in a Garden
As a rule I prefer a more casual approach to gardening and am particularly fond of cottage gardens. However, on our recent trip to New Orleans, we toured the historic home and gardens of philanthropists Edith and Edgar Stern located just minutes from the French Quarter in New Orleans. It was called Longue Vue House […]
New Orleans Bed & Breakfast
When we visited New Orleans this February, we stayed in a Bed & Breakfast called the Lions Inn located just outside the French Quarter. Upon our arrival in New Orleans, we drove up the narrow street and parked in front of our Inn. There was a palm tree in front, a flower box with some […]
Hanging Gardens
Hanging gardens in New Orleans French Quarter We recently spent a few days in New Orleans on vacation. I loved the vibrancy of the French Quarter. The food was amazing and music was wonderful. There was so much to do that it was difficult to choose what to do first. Container gardens line passage between […]