The Brooklyn Botanic Garden two Sundays ago
It was above freezing two Sundays ago, though you wouldn't know it from the ice on the pond. Yesterday was somewhere in the 20's and today was only a slightly more balmy mid-thirties, but tomorrow is forecast for 53 degrees and the same for the rest of the week. We might be able to call it spring very shortly.
But two Sundays ago I was desperate for a change of scenery and yes, a little green without going very far. Thanks to the miracle of the subway, in a little more than half an hour I was in Brooklyn for brunch and more than a little green at the Botanic Garden.
When the weather permits the Garden is in magnificent bloom and the cherry trees are legendary, with a cherry blossom festival. But there is so much more to see, and for the first time in a number of visits, I went to the greenhouses. There were plants from different climates and I especially enjoyed the tropical and desert environments. Greenhouses are the perfect places to visit on a cold day and it was so hot that I definitely needed to take my coat off. I loved the change of scenery that was a hop, skip and a subway ride away.
I found beautiful orchids in the tropical greenhouse
A day isn't complete without coffee
Before I arrived at the Garden I fortified myself with this lovely cappuccino and an egg sandwich. The description "egg sandwich" doesn't do justice to the brunch entree I ordered. The bread was a sweet potato brioche and the sandwich included hash browns. It was the perfect yummy breakfast/lunch for a cold winter Sunday. I will definitely return and share another coffee creation.
I'm not quite sure why, but I feel busy these days. I don't feel that I'm doing more than I've been doing for awhile or, it may be, age is creeping up on me and my store of energy isn't boundless. It hasn't been for awhile, but it seems less boundless this winter. I may just need a good dose of sunshine to perk me up. Anyone else needing sunny days?
As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.
8 comments
Thank you for this Carol. Now I want to go. Beautifully written of course I love your photographs.
There is nothing better than seeking out the color of a garden or garden center during the months of gray and gloom and cold. (I did the same with the orchid show). It's a huge lift. I would have been tempted by the bonsai, too, and refrained for the same reason!
Where we live in Georgia, it is definitely spring, Carol. Our daffodils are in full swing and many flowering trees are showing off their beauty. We are surrounded by God's botanical garden. Blessings!
Hello Carol
I just found out yesterday that Donna is still writing on her blog Bryn Needleworks! We keep up with each other on Facebook.
I so miss my blogger friends and have wished so often I had kept writing!
I loved finding you on here today and your outing sounded so lovely! I could certainly use a day like this.
I hope you remember me from Just Between Me and You!
Love
Maggie.
Your outing to the Botanical Gardens sounds like a great way to get in a "think spring" frame of mind, Carol. we still have a way to get there here in NH, but last eek there were some 50 degree days.
That purple orchid is magnificent.
Egg sandwich on brioche with hash browns? I bet it was delicious and filling. What a lovely day you had! I'm desperate for sunny days.
The orchid and the cherry tree are beautiful. I love eggs sandwiches.
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