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Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers enjoyed Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens 151 Brookdale Road in Stamford, CT 06903 June 27, 2021 |
At this time, Bartlett Arboretum was open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Entry was free but special events required the purchase of tickets. Note: All times and prices quoted anywhere on this website could change. The two RV Gypsies have no control over such things. This website is just the "diary" of Lee and Karen Duquette's travels and adventures, which they hope other people will enjoy.On this date, There was plenty of parking. There were a lot of hiking trails, but the two RV Gypsies were only interested in the flowers. Although there are 12 gardens, not many flowers were in bloom on this date. However, the two RV Gypsies did find some interesting, unusual flowers. The man in the welcome office was NOT very friendly. It was a super hot day. |
The Sensory Garden is
devoted to plants that emphasize the five senses: smell, sight, hearing,
taste and touch. Each raised bed in the garden had a different group
of plants. |
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Below: Visitors were encouraged to touch these flowers, but not the butterflies. |
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Below: The Hearing section had grasses and bamboos that make noise when the wind blows. The water fountain was not working on this date. |
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Below: The Smell Garden had scented plants like lavender, roses, scented geraniums and lilies. |
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Below: The Taste section had ripe sugar snap peas, beans oregano, basil, cherry tomatoes - and the sign encouraged guests to taste. |
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Below: The Herb Garden featured aromatic, culinary, medicinal and economically interesting herbs, The plants were annual perennial, native and tropical. Herbs are products used daily in teas, medicines, and flavorings. Herbs can treat indigestion, colds and migraines, |
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Below: Culinary plants |
Below: Medicinal plants - Oregano |
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Below: Feverfew - Chrysanthemum - anti-inflammatory, reduces migraines, insect repellent and more |
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Below; The Cottage Garden was named for the popular British Gardens in the 18th century. The first Cottage Garden at Bartlett Arboretum was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2014. |
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The 9/11 Archway shown below was made from offspring of the Survivor tree shown above |
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Below: Steel Artifact from World Trade Center Complex |
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Below: A Climbing Hydrangea on the tree - plus a close up further below |
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