If you enjoy gardening and consider yourself a garden chances are you walk around with the same perspective that I have. Everywhere I go I find myself observing, mentally recording, and analyzing how plantings work in various gardens. It might the house down the street, a business, a park, or any other place with some semblance of a garden that catches my eye. This was very true today when I walked around the Nashville Zoo with my family. Kids and zoos go naturally together but gardening does too. Most zoos make an extra effort to incorporate plants that appear to be native to the animal’s natural habitat and while that’s very interesting there is another perspective that I enjoy. I like to observe those things that aren’t meant to be exhibits but are special in their own way.
For example, I doubt many people even noticed this lonesome dove sitting on the fence post outside the zebra exhibit. A moment of peace and calm on a busy day.
Zoos are a great place to get landscaping ideas. I haven't been in a while. I always notice and remember plants and flowers. My hubby always remembers food and restaurants…where we ate what. 🙂
Donna
What a lovely post
What a pretty zoo! Love that monarch on the ironweed.
I enjoyed your post! You are right – we need to stop, look around and admire things that surround us. I tried to tell this with my picture post Stop And Smell The Flower yesterday.
I always notice the landscaping in public spaces too Dave. Looks like you found some great natural wonders (besides the animals) to enjoy on this trip. LOL, on the gnome. 🙂
I always notice the landscaping in public spaces too Dave. Looks like you found some great natural wonders (besides the animals) to enjoy on this trip. LOL, on the gnome. 🙂
I have to agree with this post!