Duke Gardens, that is...
Last Saturday Jeanie and I went to Duke Gardens.
For those of you who haven't known me that long, you might not realize that the Gardens has special meaning for us - it is where we were married.
Jeanie loves flowers and plants, so that also adds to the attraction.
And, it was a beautiful day, and we hadn't spent much time together since I had been traveling, so going to the Gardens seemed like a "slam dunk" idea.
When Jeanie and I both worked in Durham, we went to the Gardens quite regularly, but since we moved, our visits have been less frequent. The frequency was also reduced because we had grown increasingly unhappy with the level of maintenance the Gardens were receiving.
Well, I am very happy to report that Duke has significantly increased the attention it is paying to the Gardens.
There is a lovely new visitor center just after you drive in fronted by a beautiful fountain. The gift shop has been relocated to the visitor center, and there is a "function area" in the center as well - ideal for garden wedding receptions.
The gardens themselves have received much needed attention as well. New plant identification signs abound, walking paths have been re-graveled, and the vastly overgrown shrubbery (I can't say that word without thinking of Monty Python) in front of the pergola have been pruned - much to Jeanie's pleasure.
If you live near central North Carolina, I strongly encourage you to visit the Gardens. Admission is free.
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Posted by David at March 16, 2003 09:02 AM | Categorized under: A day in the life