I spent a couple of wonderful hours at Brookside Gardens yesterday. I’d planned on just a quick trip to see what was blooming in the Conservatory. What I found was a riot of spring colors and flowers that make up the Garden Elements display in the North and South Conservatories.
I think this is the best show I’ve ever seen in the conservatories at Brookside. I spent about 90 minutes in the conservatories and then headed out to the gardens. In the gardens, the early daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops are starting to bloom.
Here are a few photos to give you an idea what the indoor display looks like in the South Conservatory (where Wings of Fancy will be starting in May).
(c) 2009 Patty Hankins
(c) 2009 Patty Hankins
(c) 2009 Patty Hankins
I’ll post photos of some of the individual flowers from the indoor display and the gardens later in the week. But in case anyone in the DC area is ready for a dose of spring, I wanted to let you know what you’ll find over at Brookside Gardens this weekend!
The Garden Elements exhibit will be on display at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland through Sunday April 12. The conservatories are open from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission and parking are free.