The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina boasts more than the luxurious house that folks flock from near and far to view. The gardens are another huge draw especially in the spring time and this year I have been able to make multiple trips to view the flowers as they progress from buds to full on explosions of blooms.  It has been delightful to watch the changing landscape of the gardens and the grounds.

One of the places that is consistently beautiful is the Conservatory.  I love to go into the beautifully ornate building just past the Walled Garden where the tulips are blooming and past the carefully pruned Rose Garden which will yield its gorgeous blooms later on in the year.  Once past these the doors open to the magical world inside the Conservatory.

Plants and blooms of all shapes, sizes and colors greet visitors and it is quite often a very crowded place but so worth the time spent waiting to see each and every unique and special plant.  The tropical heat blasts each visitor as the door opens but the welcome of the scents and sights of the plants takes over after that initial shock of hot air.

My sister Paula showing how huge this leaf was.

The flowers are simply stunning, aren’t they?  The colors and contrast of the greens and vivid colors on the blossoms themselves are breathtakingly beautiful.

I hope you enjoyed your tour of the Conservatory at The Biltmore.  Even if you can’t visit in person these photographs should help you see some of the beautiful plants and flowers that are on exhibit.

Come back tomorrow for yet another post from The Biltmore featuring their Glamour Tour that showcases costumes that were used in the last Titanic movie.  You won’t want to miss this post.

Are you a flower fan?  If so let me know what your favorite flower is in the comments section.  Remember all comments this month mean a 50 cent donation to our Comments for a Cause – Imagination Library.