A Tour of The Norfolk Botanical Garden
Visiting a 155-acre botanical garden in late-July Virginia can be a challenge. Luckily for us, the weather was unseasonably cool this year, and there was plenty of shade throughout.
The Norfolk Botanical Garden was created in 1938 by a local city official, Thomas P. Thompson, and a horticulturist, Frederic Heutte. Heutte believed that the local climate was ideal for azaleas, so they went to work to establish a city garden. In 1958, it became Norfolk Botanical Gardens and today offers 155 acres and 40 theme gardens to view on foot, by tram, or by boat.
Harlequin Glory Bower Clerodendrum tricholomu
Just outside the hydrangea garden we noticed a strong, sweet fragrance. It turned out to be a large shrub in full bloom that made a canopy you could stand under.
Renaissance Court
Renaissance Court contains several areas of carefully structured grassy terraces, a diverse statuary, and an ornate fountain. It's no surprise that this area is vastly popular for wedding photos, which are sure to look good from every vantage point.
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thanks @chris aka monkey and @1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.douglas hunt I was truly beautiful. I'd love to back in June when everything is at it's height in bloom
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love it!
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