On Thursday Barbara’s cousin Eileen came for a three day visit and so even though we had been to Longwood Garden just a few weeks ago we took her there on Friday (Barbara had a free pass for Eileen to use). Our first stop was the Garden Walk were all the bees and butterflies were busy. I was real lucky and got two beautiful butterfly shots (they are in the album). Then we went to the Open Air Theater to watch the 5 minute fountain show set to patriotic music. Next we went to the Italian Water Garden which Barbara just loves. Next stop was lunch which is always good. After lunch we wondered over by the Idea Garden which is all different this year, instead of a vegetable garden (as in other years) they had given spaces to garden architect students, wow did they do a lot in each small space. Next we wondered through the veggie garden (and I had some cherry tomatoes right off the vine). Then we wondered some more through the annual and perennial gardens and saw them putting up the outside trains that will start running next month. We showed Eileen the chime tower and waterfall and then walked back toward the conservatory so we would be there for the 2PM fountain show. Once in the conservatory we went to the reflexing pool and then out to the water lilies. After that it was time to go outside for the main water fountain display. Even though there was no music it was still very impressive. After the fountain display we went in and did most of the rest of the conservatory. On the way out I walked with Eileen into the topiary Garden. By this time we were all getting tired so we went home for pizza. We had a perfect day.
