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Iris Fountain

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“Iris Fountain” in front of Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Here are shots of the metal iris sculptures at the fountain by the main building where the bonsai exhibition was housed. The iris is used as the symbol for the Gardens.

The idea of a public garden arose in the early 1930s, due to the vision and enthusiasm of Dr. Frederic M. Hanes, an early member of the original faculty of Duke Medical School. Dr. Hanes deeply loved gardening and was determined to convert the debris-filled ravine, by which he walked daily, into a garden of his favorite flower, the iris.

Iris Fountain

Metal Irises

Metal Irises Closeup

Trio of Metal Irises

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

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The Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina consist of approximately 55 acres of landscaped and wooded areas at Duke University. There are 5 miles of walks and pathways throughout the gardens. More than 400,000 visitors from all over the world visit Sarah P. Duke Gardens annually. Will be posting some images from the gardens this week.

Topped by a wisteria-covered pergola, the Terrace beds are filled each season with marvelous combinations of bulbs, annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs. Container plantings complement the landscape designs.

Terraced Gardens

Holiday Lighting at the Gardens

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Holidays at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, Belmont, North Carolina has new displays of lights and an all-new musically-orchestrated topiary display,  Posting images from the Gardens during the holidays.

Lighting on the clouds at dusk contrasts with lights on the trees waiting for darkness.

Holiday Lighting at the Gardens

Florida – Delray Beach – Japanese Gardens

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Leaving Panama City Beach travelled to Delray Beach, Florida and spend a few days there.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach feature a series of six diverse gardens inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening.

Florida - Delray Beach - Japanese Gardens

Florida – Delray Beach – Japanese Gardens