A Visit to Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza 2015
February is the longest, shortest month of the year. Winter is dragging its heels, the wind is blowing and the landscape is bleak. What a wonderful time for a dose of spring encapsulated in a four-acre conservatory at Longwood Gardens.
The annual Orchid Extravaganza is in full bloom now through March 29th. Thousands of orchids, spring bulbs and floral blooms will put you in a springy mood. Scents of lilies and gardenias will lift and transport you to a warmer clime, if only for a brief time.
For those of you unable to take a Longwood Gardens get-away, sit back, take a mini-tour with me and dream of Spring’s arrival!
I love Longwood Gardens . . . will have to talk the hubby into running up there and see for ourselves!! Beautiful pictures!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Yes, Longwood Gardens goes all out! Check in mid-March, that’s when the blue Himalayan poppies are installed! They are a real treat!
Beautiful!
Thanks so much, Helen!
Thank you. I always enjoy your posts, but this one is wonderful. Thank you for a breath of spring on a dull winter day.
We really need a taste of Spring in the grips of an extra cold winter, don’t we, Brenda? I am lucky enough to get to stroll around in all that beauty every Monday!
Beautiful! I’ve never heard of this place so it was nice to be able to see some glimpes of spring. Thanks for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed the tour, Renee! Longwood Gardens is one of the oldest gardens on the East Coast and they always go all out each season!
Lots of sunshine and blooms here already. California missed another winter. Long wood looks like a fun place to visit.
Oh, you are so fortunate, Norma! If you ever get out East – you should check Longwood Gardens out!
What gorgeous pictures. A wonderful break from all of the winter white around these parts! Cheers.
Thanks! Longwood is such a nice dose of spring when we are expecting snow and have record lows, Feral Turtle!
So many beauties. Thanks for sharing. Feels like I’m there.
What I can’t quite convey is the sheer mass of the plantings – there are literally, thousands of orchids!