Digitalis x mertonensis, the strawberry foxglove, near the rose gardenrecently renovated stone work along the lunar lawn

The horticulture staff prepared the gardens for the return of visitors this past week. Fountains were filled, chairs and tables were set into place, and the daily routine to prep the garden for visitors each day resumed each morning. The warm, humid weather and afternoon thunderstorms seemed to be enjoyed by all including the gardens. Please enjoy a few photos taken in the gardens this past week.

Clematis blooming in the motor courtthe fountain in the French Parterre is up and running for the season.

hanging baskets at the cafe

Adonidia palms, crotons, cannas, coleus, colocasia, lantana, begonia, and setcresea flank the walkway to the greenhouse.

the porte cohere planted with shade loving tropicals and impatiens

begonias wrap around the patio at friendship circle

soil renovations underway in the rose garden

Oakleaf Hydrangea ‘Munchkin’ at the cafe

Kalmia blooming along the woodland path

Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ blooming near the cafe

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Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ Allium ‘Moly’

Lychnis chalcedonica (Jerusalum cross) Kniphofia (red hot poker) Snapdragon ‘Madame Butterfly’

sweet peas and larkspur