The state of Tennessee borders eight states, Missouri and Arkansas to the west, Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia in the south. About one third of the Tennessee River runs through north Alabama; we stopped at several ports-of-call when we cruised up here from Mississippi over a dozen years ago. Chattanooga is situated in the southeast, so we visit Alabama and Georgia quite frequently.
The first day of fall found us visiting friends in Birmingham. We love the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and always find an excuse to visit. Hoping to beat the lingering summer heat, we opted for a morning stroll at the garden. It seemed rather busy with construction going on here and there. They must be getting ready for fall planting and activities.
The Japanese garden is our favorite, and that was where we wandered around for a couple of hours.
traditional Japanese garden gate
We love watching the turtles and the colorful Koi fish swim so gracefully in the tranquil garden pond. Too bad we had nothing to feed them.
Do you see them turtles sunning on the rocks?
Pretty anemone hybrida by the iconic bridge
Japanese granite welcome lantern
Bamboo boardwalk
The bamboo forest was awe inspiring. These towering giants grow fast and are invasive. We have friends who had a hard time removing them from their backyards.
towering bamboos
Summer blooms are over at the Dunn Formal Rose garden.
Getting lost in the 67 acres of beauty at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on a nice day is relaxing and oh so peaceful. When fall finally arrives, the Japanese maples will take on a stunning color. Until then, enjoy the tour!
There is always a wonderful Zen feeling about wandering in a Japanese garden isn't there? It is something about the water and the fish, and of course the bamboo. I've enjoyed my visit to the Botantical gardens with you today, thank you for taking me along! Have a lovely weekend. Wren x
This is a fabulous post. I have been to Japan and always spent time at the gardens. This is as close as one can get. Such beauty. You are lucky to have this so close to you. Thank you for sharing.
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I love botannical gardens. I don't know the next time I'll be in Birmingham but if I am I'll have to make a stop.
ReplyDeleteDo visit if you're in the area. I forgot to mention that the garden is FREE, and is open all year round.
DeleteLooks like a wonderful excursion. Remarkable feat, Tennessee bordering eight states!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gardens. I like the towering bamboos!
ReplyDeleteI remember that song. It was long time ago 1974!
ReplyDeleteThe botanical gardens are very beautiful.
Thanks!
DeleteI haven't heard of Lynyrd Skynrd until I came to the South. I added the video of their song to this post.
How nice walking through the garden with you! Thank you Aloha
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the song
ReplyDeleteBirmingham has a lovely botanical garden and I love all your photos and info.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful place for sure to spend a day!
ReplyDeleteThe gardens are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the delightful tour, Eileen
You keep surprising us with all these beautiful places.
ReplyDeleteThere is always a wonderful Zen feeling about wandering in a Japanese garden isn't there? It is something about the water and the fish, and of course the bamboo. I've enjoyed my visit to the Botantical gardens with you today, thank you for taking me along!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Wren x
...Eileen, keep cruising along. Take care and be well.
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ReplyDeleteVery nice grounds. I like how tall the bamboos are.
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This is a fabulous post. I have been to Japan and always spent time at the gardens. This is as close as one can get. Such beauty. You are lucky to have this so close to you. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese gardens are truly gorgeous. I love visiting gardens. This one is going on my list. Happy weekend.
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