Today my focus was on the new Butterfly House they've opened. I took one of their classes they have available. This particular class gave me the opportunity to go into the butterfly house 2 hours before it opened to the general public. Because we (there were 18 other participants) were in there early before the heat got too bad, the butterflies were not as active as they get as the day goes on. They also gave us permission to move in and around the plants, off the paths, so we could get closer to the butterflies and caterpillars.
To see all my favorite butterfly and caterpillar photos from today CLICK HERE!
After the butterfly class, I went walking around the gardens. I couldn't resist. Not only is it great exercise and a wonderful walk - there's always something new blooming...
The water lilies and lotus flowers were gorgeous! Water Lily's and Lotus flowers are different although commonly referred to as the same. Lotus flowers have a tall stem and their center is very different. Water lilies, float low, sitting on the water. The bloom is very similar so it's a common misconception.
The Hydrangea's were the other flower I specifically looked for today. They were beautiful. I loved the mixed purple & pink ones.
To see the rest of my favorite garden photos from today CLICK HERE!
3 comments:
I really like the caterpillar one.. Great photos!.. I always take more photos of the flowers when we go places then the main thing we are there to see.
I've been to one other Botanical garden and Norfolk's is by fart he best I've seen.
Beautiful! I love the one with the two water lillies and caterpillar...Keanna and Sydney said that was their favorite. Can't wait for you to take me there!
Those are some seriously beautiful pictures! I think I need a camera like your's! I love the caterpillar - looks so cute and such a clean crisp photo.
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