Woodland Waterfall and Stream

I've longed to add the movement and sound of water to my garden, but with young children in the household, adding a pond is simply out of the question. While searching for alternatives, the idea of installing a Pondless Waterfall began to take hold, and now I am gathering ideas for inspiration. It would look so natural in my Woodland Garden, viewable from the deck and serving as an enticing shady retreat for both the birds and my family. I'm not sure how feasible (or costly) the project would be, as it would require adding a power source and perhaps lighting, but definitely this is a path worth exploring.

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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

My Garden Club explored the serene wetland paradise of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, located in urbane Washington D.C., and the Guided Tour by a National Parks Ranger was excellent! This was my 2nd visit to the park, having first visited in July 2006 to attend the Lotus & Water Lily Festival. This time we went on a quiet Sunday afternoon, and as there were torrential downpours all morning and right up until our tour began, only a small number of visitors were at the park and it was so much more tranquil.

The National Arboretum

The National Arboretum really has something for everyone, and today my husband & I spent the afternoon exploring not only the Bonsai Garden with it's Satsuki Azalea Exhibit, but also the grounds that are further away from the entrance where we had never ventured before. It's become our tradition to visit the Arboretum each Fall for the annual Orchid Show, but never before had we seen the vast space set aside for the varied Tree Collection. The beautiful Southern Magnolias (Magnolia Grandiflora) are abloom as are the Dogwoods, and there are just so so many interesting plants at the Arboretum. It is truly a living museum, with a Herb Garden and a Koi Pond and all kinds of different Perennials and Shrubs, and now we plan to visit there more often and at least once a season. It's the perfect place for a picnic or a leisurely stroll, and best of all it's FREE!

Satsuki Azalea Exhibit and Bonsai Garden







Koi Pond




Mahonia Bealei