Monday, September 21, 2020

Naples Botanical Garden


Above, my sweet in-laws pose under a beautiful, blooming arbor. "Human beings aren't orchids; we must draw something from the soil we grow in." Sara Jeanette Duncan


I bought a new, fall orchid and it's sitting on my windowsill like a fragile goddess. I have many dormant gods and goddesses. For months, they're nothing more than wood chips, spindly roots and floppy, green puppy ears. Then, something magical happens: they bloom like a Georgia O'Keeffe painting. 

Follow our wandering shoots at the Naples Botanical Garden in Florida... 











 





"Love is an orchid that thrives principally on hot air." Myrtle Reed





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21 comments:

DJan said...

So beautiful! And I love that picture of the adorable couple under the arbor. Your in-laws look like fine people. :-)

DUTA said...

Lovely picture of your in-laws, and that of your hubby!
I always prefer nature as a background to people.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Love the photo of your in laws...they look like they live life to the fullest! And the orchids and flowers are beautiful. We took some wildflower photos yesterday and when you look close, they look like tiny orchids. Hugs!

Fun60 said...

The orchids are beautiful.

Dawn said...

The blooming arbor is simply gorgeous.
Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

Tanza Erlambang said...

beautiful Orchids...lovelyflowers

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

Naples Botanical Garden is really beautiful - lovely post!

Gone Tropical said...

ohmy, the Orchid Arbor! wow! I wish I could visit this Botanical Garden. Thank you for sharing the pictures :)

Lady Fi said...

Such pretty and charming shots!

Lydia C. Lee said...

Those orchids are STUNNING!!

Angie said...

Sharon - I could spend all day in a hothouse, photographing orchids. An endless variety, and each one so intricate and unique. Like humans, I suppose! Thanks for bringing the glory of the botanical garden to everyone at Mosaic Monday.

Elkes Lebensglück said...

Wonderful photos !!!!!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

We love that garden! Someday again ....I hope

betty-NZ said...

What gorgeous flowers! I could spend a lot of time taking photos there :)

I am glad you joined us at 'My Corner of the World' this week!!

Powell River Books said...

Beautiful flowers in the gardens. Love the portrait of your in-laws. I just got a new book today for my Kindle. It's a light police crime mystery set in Newfoundland. "A Perfect Storm" is in a series by Mike Martin. I've read his books since we vacationed in Newfoundland several years ago. His plots are less violent than most crime books and I enjoy his characters. - Margy

Yvonne said...

Thank you for your comment on my blog. Your in-laws are so precious together. The few times I bought myself flowers, they were always orchids.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

I love those water lily flowers! The quote by Myrtle Reed is wonderful. Have a great weekend!

Villrose said...

Orchids are magic!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

Great shot of your in-laws, the background and flowers are lovely.
Love the orchids and the quote. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Take care, enjoy your weekend!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Beautiful photos, I love botanical gardens.

Mary Kirkland said...

That first picture is so pretty. I love that.