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If any plant says "springtime," it's the tulip. Don't these candy-heart colors make you think of Valentine's Day, which is right around the corner?
These beautiful tulips were photographed at Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, in New Bern, N.C. Yes, the building really is called a palace, because it was once the home of the Royal Governor of the Colony of North Carolina. It was built between 1767 and 1770 as the colony's first permanent capitol.
Today the elegant Georgian-style palace and surrounding gardens are open to the public. Tulips and other bulbs blossom each spring, but the gardens are designed to put on a spectacular show every season, so there's always something to see.
I'm delighted that I've been asked to participate in the Palace's garden lecture series this year, which will cover heirlooms and native plants. If you're in the area, save the date: I'll be there on June 14, with a book signing to follow my talk. You'll find more info about the gardens and historic sites at
Tryon Palace
Can't wait to see these gardens fit for a...royal governor!
4 comments:
The gardens definitely look majestic - the tulips stand out amid the clipped hedges.
I hope your talk goes well. I wish I was there to attend it!
I love the picture of the tulips.
Wow! I love the detail in your tulip picture. Its breathtaking!
Peter Welsummer
www.thenaturegarden.com
I think the Amaryllis that you talked of is called 'Lemon Lime' - Kylee at ourlittleacre.blogspot.com had a picture of one on her blog.
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