Spring in Lake Walker (2015)

Spring is such a fantastic time in Lake Walker, in large part due to all the wonderful flowers. I especially love all the azaleas that can be found in the neighborhood. Here are a few images I snapped not too long ago when they were in full bloom. 

I'm big on garden inspiration these days, as the hubs and I are planning a large landscape overhaul soon. There'll be more to come on that adventure shortly.

"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today." ~Dale Carnegie

Garden Tour: Jim and Diana's Beautiful Oasis

The other day I had the pleasure of meeting two long-term Lake Walker residents Diana and Jim. The lovely couple have a spectacular garden sprawled out over a half acre of land. It's a true treasure tucked in the middle of the city. Most striking are their 80 year old fuchsia azaleas, some of the most mature azaleas I've ever seen. They were so kind as to give me a tour, so I thought I'd share it with you. Enjoy!

Around Town: Sherwood Gardens

One day last year while driving around the city lost, I stumbled across one of the most beautiful scenes I've ever seen. Flowers in full bloom at SHERWOOD GARDENS. Tucked away inside a residential part of the Guilford neighborhood is the astonishing garden. This is not a scene from The Wire, no this is a small piece of heaven hiding in the middle of Baltimore city. Overflowing with breathtaking tulips and azaleas in striking colors it is quite the sight to see. Oh yeah, and it's free! I've never been so happy to be lost in my life.

The tulips are putting on quite a show right now if you'd like to go visit, the azaleas have yet to blossom. Pack a blanket and some food if you'd like to stay a while.

 

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After strolling through the gardens be sure to look around the rest of the neighborhood which is filled with lovely architecture and well manicured estates.



“People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us.” ~Iris Murdoch