A few weeks ago Sweetie and I visited the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. Its sprawling grounds are a treat.
They have huge koi ponds, with huge koi.
They have a Japanese Garden with some charming sites.
All sorts of birds make the grounds home.
A favorite of mine was the sand garden.
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And guess what, they even had a few flowers. I have no idea what they are. Ask Sweetie, she is the certified Master Gardener.
They had the remnants of a Children’s Garden that hadn’t been kept up. Too bad. This is the biggest sunflower I’ve ever seen. We appreciated the little shade it gave us. It was 105 F when we visited.
I just loved the little angel inside this flower.
Another panting customer that day. Hey, stay on the walk dude!!
Lots of water features, at least they make it look cooler.
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Great photos!
Gosh, I haven’t been to Ft. Worth in years. I’m going to have to make a visit. Beautiful pictures.
Love Fort worth…so much to see and do
I’m feeling a little homesick all of a sudden.
What gorgeous pictures! Looks like you had a wonderful trip, and God provided amazing scenery:)
It is a gorgeous place isn’t it? I haven’t been there in a long time so your terrific photos brought back lots of lovely memories! Thanks for taking us along! Have a great week!
Sylvia
as always FAB photos Alan!!!
Where is the photo of that giant beer you had after?
Those Koi are BIG! I like stroll in the Botanic Garden in the cities I visit. Mine here in Denver is hot, too, but I’m going tonight to a concert. I’m hoping after the sun goes down, it will be cooler. If not, I’ll find a giant sunflower. OH – I just read Sweetie’s comment! I guess you needed to quench your thirst, as my husband would say.
I have a bloggie friend that was married there. I do believe one of their wedding photos was taken on that little bridge. Beautiful!
aloha,
those are pretty tour of this fun garden, thanks for sharing these
When I was a student at the seminary there I worked at a bank not far from the gardens. They are a delight to visit.
Such a beautiful location. Thanks for showing it.
I always enjoy botanical gardens and this one in Fort Worth looks delightful. Thanks for the virtual tour!
105? Wow, I would have melted. Really nice pics.
Wow – what a gorgeous and restful place! Love that sunflower photo. Amazing.
gorgeous place and marvelous shots! the arch bridge over the pond is my favorite.
Lovely place! I would assume the weather is too dry for this kind of vegetation but apparently not!