No, it's not a visit with Aimee Semple McPherson or Pat Robertson.
Over at the Seymour Botanical Conservatory, the current display in the ever changing areas is "The Healing Garden."
We all need a conservatory like this in our back yards don't we?
Just the right size for starting a few seeds and keeping a plant or two.
Stepping inside, I feel better already.
Azaleas, Oxalis triangularis, and Cyclamen (oh my!)
AScented Pelargonium, Stachys byzantina, and others. I think we were supposed to touch and smell these.
This Pelargonium came with instructions. I don't often criticize the efforts of anyone who gardens but in a botanical garden, it would be nice if signage carried the correct name of the plants. In an effort to educate the public, how about "Pelargonium 'Graveolens' or P. 'Rosat' (Scented Geranium.)"
Some plants are labeled; others not. However, the staff are always willing to identify plants for you.
Don't forget to look up!
The sign on this Agave reads "Century Plant." Really?
Meanwhile, this sign was great and I learned something about pepper! Since pot is now legal here and impairs memory, perhaps users should include more pepper in their diets.
The first time I've seen Piper nigrum in person.
Looking up again.
The tropical area has more permanent plants. I wonder were the idea to hang Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish Moss) in my greenhouse?
This fellow looks really great with his Rhipsalis coiffure.
New flush of growth on this cycad.
Deeper and deeper into the jungle.
There are almost always orchids in bloom here if you enjoy them.
Orchids out of bloom are sort of meh.
More Spanish Moss and orchids.
Something else I didn't know!
And in the gift shop, these pots that I'm seeing in lots of places this spring. I really like the shape and material but what will thrive in such dark conditions? Gnomes, fairies, slugs, snails, earwigs, spiders, and Flinstones action figures of course, but what about plants?
My five senses have been awakened although, to be honest, I didn't taste anything. Well, four out of five isn't bad. If you're in the hood, stop by and see the latest exhibit at the Seymour Conservatory!