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March 16, 2015

A Bit of Spring – Fort Worth Botanic Garden

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Fort Worth Botanic Garden at itsjustlife.meI love to visit botanical gardens when we travel and Chris and I seek them out as often as we can.  Different regions offer a variety of different flora to discover and there are always wonderful pictures just waiting to be taken.  Last October when Chris was working in Texas we took a day to go explore the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Fort Worth Botanic Garden at itsjustlife,meIt was a beautifully sunny day and one of those perfect days when it was not too hot and not too cool.  Just like Goldilocks I found that the day was just right for a stroll through the beautiful gardens that span the 110 acres that are just a few miles west of Fort Worth. Fort Worth Botanic Garden at itsjustlife.meThere are a multitude of gardens to choose to amble through each day as the Botanic Garden grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.  Admission fees are very reasonable with access to the Garden Center being only $2 for a regular adult admission and  $5 will give access to the beautiful Japanese Gardens.

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As with any attraction it is a good idea to call ahead of time or visit their website to make sure of any special events going on that may change the hours of operation or areas that are available for viewing but trust me when I say that this is definitely a place worth a visit if you are ever in the area. P1040155

The Fort Worth Botanic Gardens are not just beautiful to look at –there are also a lot of educational experiences that go on through the year for both adults and children.  One area of the garden boasts question and answer signs specifically designed for children to lift flaps and answer questions about various things related to plants and animals.  Couple that with a whispering tube where young ones (and perhaps older ones as well – I won’t tell you what I whispered) can tell secrets to each other at the other end of a long tube and you have a spot that even the youngsters will enjoy exploring. Fort Worth Botanic Garden at itsjustlife.meTours are available in a variety of areas and there is something for every one to enjoy.  Occasionally some wildlife can be spotted and enjoyed.Turtle at itsjustlife.meI am always amazed at how much I don’t know about things when I visit places like this and try to soak in as much as I can on a visit but I suspect each visit would  offer something new to discover.  The day we were there the butterflies were vivid and and all over the place and I am one that just can not resist a butterfly.

Butterfly at itsjustlife.meTrying to get the perfect picture is always a challenge with butterflies but they posed quite well for me this day. Wasn’t that just so considerate of them?

Butterfly at itsjustlife.meThere is just something so peaceful and relaxing about finding an oasis like this in the midst of the business of a city.

Forth Worth Botanic Garden at itsjsutlife,meWhat type of places do you seek out when you travel? Are you like me who longs to spend some time enjoying the handiwork of those who love the land and all that if offers? Fort Worth Botanic Gardens at itsjustlife.meOr maybe you are content to explore the hustle and bustle of the city and explore the many sights and sounds that comprise every city that I have ever visited in my life.  Fort Worth Botanic Garden at itsjustlife,meTell me –where do you enjoy going to while away a few hours on a vacation?  I would love to hear your answers.  Remember  it all counts for Comments for a Cause.  Thanks for stopping by today.

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  1. Dianna
    March 16, 2015 at 06:31 am

    Your photos are absolutely gorgeous! My mom was a butterfly lover, so seeing pics of them always bring her to mind. Sweet statue of the woman sitting on the rock, too.
    When we vacation, we usually have a reason for going to that particular area: a sleigh ride, a train ride, LOOKING FOR MY HORSES ON THE BEACH, but sometimes, we do ask a local if there’s something special we should see while we’re there.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 16, 2015 at 06:36 am

      It was difficult to narrow down the pictures for a post. I may just have to do another one later. I had plenty to choose from. I love how butterflies remind people of different things. I always think they are a sign of new life and how something beautiful can be transformed from something not so beautiful. Gives me hope. Thanks for stopping by, Dianna.

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  2. Helen Brown
    March 16, 2015 at 09:02 am

    I enjoy the beautiful flowers, butterflies, sunshine and a good friend by my side.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 16, 2015 at 09:32 am

      Those are 4 very good things to enjoy!

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  3. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    March 16, 2015 at 09:09 am

    I would love visiting this garden. I like poking around small towns on vacation, visiting gardens, small shops, anything unusual. I avoid big cities. Not me. Not relaxing.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 16, 2015 at 09:33 am

      This was in the city and yet it was so far removed from the feel of the city that I found myself amazed at the solitude and peacefulness if offered. If I lived here I would be at this place all of the time.

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  4. writeanne
    March 16, 2015 at 09:19 am

    Wow! What beautiful gardens. And your pictures are excellent. I love visiting botanical gardens too. Me and my husband were in Glasgow at the weekend and we had a stroll round the gardens there. the grass was covered in snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils and the trees were in bud. Although still very cold, it was a bright day and gave us a feeling of hope that spring in Scotland may not be too far away.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 16, 2015 at 09:32 am

      Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Anne. It is truly a beautiful place and I have a lot of pictures to weed through to post from it. I think there is beauty everywhere and this garden was a great little oasis in the middle of a busy city but it made me forget about the city the whole time I was there. There were so many great areas to explore and I am sure it looks different at different times of the year when things are blooming. Thanks for stopping by and I do hope that spring is coming to you as well!

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  5. jenieats
    March 16, 2015 at 09:45 am

    I felt like I was wandering around the garden too looking at your photos.

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  6. Debbie
    March 16, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I’ve been to this botanical garden, Beth Ann, and your pictures bring it all back for me! I used to live in Texas, you see, and “playing tourist” was something we did for fun every chance we got. Thanks for the memories!

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  7. Darlene
    March 16, 2015 at 02:12 pm

    This looks like a marvellous botanical garden. A very spring like post. Hope you are getting some warmer days! Hugs.:)

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 16, 2015 at 02:39 pm

      Oh my goodness it was beautiful the day we were there. I loved it. It is 84 today in Alabama so yes—-I am getting some sun and fun down here this week. 🙂

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  8. Gibber
    March 16, 2015 at 03:56 pm

    It does look really beautiful and peaceful. Mr. Gibber and I like to hike in the woods or mountains.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 16, 2015 at 07:40 pm

      Hiking is a great activity as well. I love to hike when the weather is not too steamy or too cold. 🙂

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      1. Gibber
        March 17, 2015 at 12:28 pm

        Yes perfect weather is almost a must although I’d rather have it on the cold side for hiking as I over heat easily.

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          March 17, 2015 at 03:17 pm

          I am my own climate these days……and it is usually tropical.

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          1. Gibber
            March 17, 2015 at 06:46 pm

            Ha!

  9. judithhb
    March 16, 2015 at 05:15 pm

    Thanks for sharing these photos Beth Anne. I think it highly unlikely that I shall ever revisit Texas and these photos remind me of the lovely time we had there.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 16, 2015 at 07:40 pm

      Thanks, Judith. It is a really beautiful place and I took tons of pictures so I bet there will be another post later on.

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  10. Carl D'Agostino
    March 16, 2015 at 08:08 pm

    I’ve been in this house in NC from FL only 7 weeks now. There are daffodils sprouting up all over !

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 17, 2015 at 07:03 am

      I love this time of year when everything is popping out!!!!

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  11. donnahup
    March 18, 2015 at 07:56 am

    I like be botanical gardens too! It must run in the family 😉
    These pictures are so beautiful! I especially love the ones of the butterflies.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 18, 2015 at 08:09 am

      It does run in the family! I spent yesterday at the one here in Dothan so expect more pictures and loveliness!

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  12. pattisj
    March 29, 2015 at 06:06 pm

    I’ve gotten so far behind, you’ve been around the world and back! LOL Oh, I see this was from a previous time…You’re right about a botanical garden being an oasis in the midst of a city. That’s a great rate for admission. I should fly down there to see it! Love the statue of the of the woman sitting on the rock–apparently you did too since it made the blog. So many pretty flowers and butterflies! I miss them all.

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  13. DWebb
    March 30, 2015 at 08:42 pm

    These gardens are amazing. I really like the photographs, thank you for sharing.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:44 pm

      Thank you for stopping by!!!!

      Reply

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