Excursions and Beckie's garden

Rose and Beckie had arranged several trips during our two day stay. It was lovely to have Lisa and her DB with us. Our first visit was to Meadowbrook Park, restored prairie was the main feature. Golden rod was very much in evidence, note the bright yellow background in the photo above.

The Idea Garden was the next excursion. I so enjoyed visiting this area. I have to say it was absolutely stunning.

The planting was dense and absolutely full of butterflies and bees.
I could have stayed there all day and I would have loved to help the master gardeners. I had a strong desire to get my hands dirty.......

My most favourite though was the pollinatarium (is that right?) Rose, bless her, had arranged the visit. A young woman, Sarah, if my memory serves me well, showed us around. Our topic, bees. I was in my element, I loved the talk, learned a lot and can't thank Rose enough for being so very thoughtful.

After the visit it was back to Beckies for supper.

Beckie's home and garden is full of 'Olde world' charm.

The garden is pretty and much loved.
Grandchildren climbed trees and played on the grass........adults prepared supper.
As we sipped tea and chatted about this and that...a tree frog joined us. He stayed quite a while and seemed to be enjoying the company.

I noticed that the milkweed seed pods had burst. Aren't they beautiful?

Beckie told me the milkweed aphids keep the plant under control. Seeing all the seeds blowing in the wind, I understood.

There is a special border in the garden. Planted in the memory of a much loved daughter. A place for dragonflies to roam. Beckie's garden touched my heart.

Tku Beckie for such a wonderful time. Supper was delightful. May I have the recipe for peach cream please?

Meeting your family was a joy, especially the grandchildren. So well behaved, so very polite. They would be welcome to my home anytime.