Fancy Fence

Enjoy the view of the Kohl Gate at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. It was created by Albert Paley in May, 2004. The metallic-brown structure sits sixty-feet long and fifteen- feet high and is made of Cor-ten steel depicting enormous, stylized leaf shapes. The steel plantings mirror the Botanical Garden's own collections of plants native to Costa Rica and Madagascar.

 

The structure was created in Paley's Rochester, N.Y. studio. Paley wanted to introduce a sculpture that drew its imagery from the botanical world- reflecting the Garden's purpose.

I thought it was seriously impressive. Your thoughts?

Wisteria Lane

Last weekend's warmth rewarded us with amazing blooms. 

Have you ever had the chance to smell wisteria? 

I have never grown wisteria, but it sure captured my attention as I walked past the blooming vines at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Not only because of its unique beauty, but also because of its grape-like scent. Wow!

Just a few feet away, the white tulips caught the intense sunshine 
and looked like they were lit from within.  

They just glowed.

Butterflying It

Nothing like the butterflies to welcome us into these lovely spring summer days!

We visited the Cleveland Botanical Garden over the weekend and spent a delightful few hours with the butterflies and birds in the Glasshouse. The butterflies are not shy.

One of the bird varieties- this guy was so pretty!

Looking forward to hosting the butterflies in the garden this summer! 

We seem to be seeing more varieties each year- 

we've been chemical free for at least seven years now.

How about your yard?

Thank you, Cindy, at My Romantic Home for Show & Tell Fridays!