Saturday, April 22, 2006

Kissers

It was my first visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden so early in the year (April 22). I don't understand why they call it the "Garden". It's made of dozens of distinct gardens, and they add more from time to time.

Some very springy scenery...






Pink baby pinecones! Click-zoom-in.


The greenhouses.


Almost as Zenny as the Japanese gardens.





In the clothing option section...


Peonies



The main waterfall garden was drained for rework. But some of its little streams were running.


Blankets of colors




He was working on her neck when I first arrived. I was hoping they would do some mouth-to-mouth.

Yes!!!

This couple only kissed at the command of their photographer.


Carolus Linneaus, the guy who made up the whole system for officially naming plants.

Go ahead Carolus, pick it! We know you want to.
(He's been trying for years!)

With no help from the Botanic Gardeners, I found these wild ones (escapees?) in a nearby wetland park that was scattered with old oaks.



(Chicago Botanic Garden - 04/22/06)