On Friday, March 18, that gloriously warm, sunny day, a friend and I met there for lunch (love their chili!) and a stroll. Specifically, I wanted to see the blue poppies, which are really unusual, and with the help of a volunteer information-giver, we found them in the "estate fruit house" area in the conservatory. As you can see, they were beautiful.
As I have during every visit to Longwood from childhood on up, I insisted on stopping by the carnivorous plant area. I wonder if the pitcher plants like stink bugs?
Outside we found ourselves walking along a path bordered by sweet-box, the smell of which was intoxicating. Then again, even the freshly dug-up lawn by the bell tower smelled marvelous on such a spring-like day. And the fields by the Eye of Water (not operating yet) were spectacular with seas of light-purple crocus.
An FYI in case you haven't been to Longwood recently: there's a new rule that you have to show ID at the admission gate along with your season pass. As per the website:
"To help us maintain and protect our Garden Pass promise to you, we kindly request that you present proof of identification along with your Garden Pass membership card when visiting the Gardens. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you, but our intention is to honor you, our most loyal friends, who generously participate in our Garden Pass program."
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