Wednesday, February 8, 2012

ABC Wednesday - Gardeners "D!"

Here's a chance to meet more gardening friends and an Iowa Attraction!

 stands for 

Dixie

and 
Dorothy


and 
Des Moines(Iowa)Botanical Center 

Clicking on the title above will take you to their website.
I admit that the photos below are from their site - I couldn't seem to locate mine!


Inside the dome...



 volunteers work outdoors




One last look at the Rainbow Sculpture!

Visit their site.  There are interesting things going on all year!

Nothing "shady" here! ;-) 

8 comments:

  1. The arboreteum look like a fun place to visit. I'll keep it in min the next time we head south on I-35.
    Mrs. T is recovery very nicely and chemo wasn't necessary. Thanks for asking... :)

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  2. Hi Troutbirder, This is a nice arboretum, but it only takes a couple of hours to tour (at this time of year!) :-)

    I'm so glad she's doing well. Wonderful news.

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  3. That botanical center looks awesome! I'm done pining away for our elusive winter and am now just waiting for spring! I'm not sure I could make it through that dome without sticking my hands in the soil! :o)

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  4. LOL! I love your thought of sticking your hands in the soil. I'd be tempted myself!!! :-)

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  5. What a beautiful place to visit..lovely in the summertime. Still no snow in our parts, the willows are already turning their spring yellow...YIKES!!

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  6. Uh Oh, Deanna! I'm hoping our "cold snap" prevents Spring's too-early arrival!!

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  7. What a wonderful place Love the orchid.

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