One last arboretum post, but in this case I saved the best for last. As I walked through the gardens I noticed a table covered in plants with a tea pot and cups. I started looking closer and realized it was an entire Alice in Wonderland scene that had been set up in the garden. Just looking at it made me happy! I took a ton of pictures trying to find the perfect angle and to capture the whimsy of the scene.
My only complaint - I think they need a larger cheshire cat.
A little further down the path I was surprised by a scene that was even more fitting for a garden in Kentucky. A chair with hat, gloves, gardening tools with a bottle of bourbon waiting for the tired gardener.
I felt like the arboretum gardeners had set the scene just for me.
As I worked on what felt like an endless series of reports today, the Chris Martin/Michael Stipe version of "In the Sun" came on. I found myself returning to the song several times. It seemed to help me focus and relax, just like my weekend stroll through the arboretum did.
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I love those pics!! I agree with you about the cat:)
Love that table in the garden. I never would have thought to use it as a focal point like that and not just for actual seating. Sweet.
I love finding the "unexpected" in a garden. Wonderful!
Wonderful playful whimsy! Thanks for sharing these happy pics! :)
Oh isn't that the most fun. I love the chair and bottle of bourbon. You really found some great shots there.
Don't ya think that Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter would make an awesome addition to that photo? :)
What a cool place!
this looks such a lovely place, what an amazing table and the cheshire cat!
You got some superb shots at the arboretum, looks a wonderful place to go and wander round.
Love the song and the video- brought back memories of that spinning fairground ride where the floor fell away and you were stuck to the sides as it spun like a centrifuge! I think it was called "The Rotor" and it made me nauseous for days after!
That sounds like a great garden to visit
love that video!
I love Michael Stipe! Thanks for sharing.
i love the garden settings ... they are so clever and fun. i never heard that song until you mentioned it and it's a keeper!
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