Guess where hubby and I were today!! We had a meeting in Melbourne and had some time to spare so we ventured nearby into the Fitzroy Gardens and into the Conservatory.....OMG....you have to go if you are in Melbourne....the Cinerarias and Cyclamen are in full bloom as are the Orchids....
We were amazed at the gorgeous aroma of the flowers as we walked inside.....we were lucky enough to meet one of the gardeners in there....so we had a lovely chat to him about the plants!
I had never been to the Conservatory so I was delighted to be able to fit in this visit into our day!
If you get the chance....make time to go there....it's FREE and it's FABULOUS!! They change the flowers for the different Seasons!
We were at a meeting at the Park Hyatt which is just a 5 minute walk from the Fitzroy Gardens....so we made a point of walking over there....and I'm so glad that we did!!
We came way with some NEW design ideas for in the Nursery at the Blue Lotus Watergarden for the coming season.......BE WARNED though...........................don't park in the Park Hyatt Car Park....it's darn expensive!
I must admit this was the first day for over a week since I was well enough to go outdoors and really ENJOY the warmer SPRING weather..............hope others get a chance to venture out into the garden this week......SRINGTIME really is a great time to garden.......!!!! It's also amazing how much better I felt after getting out into that Spring weather...plants really have a soothing effect on my body!! No matter how ill I may be.....it's always gardening that brightens my day when I'm unwell....or just a bunch of flowers in the house.....plants really bring me so much pleasure!!
xoxo
Lyn Dwyer
How beautiful! I bet it smelled just heavenly! I think it is so relaxing to be around so many beautiful plants. Glad you're feeling better.
Posted by: Dot | September 06, 2011 at 05:21 AM
ooooh that looks spectacular Lyn....one day ....for the moment i too am enjoying the flowers and garden stuff albeit in my own backyard ...when i am home ....lol
Posted by: Robyn W | September 06, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Glad that you're feeling better now Lyn :)
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos - never been to the conservatory before but it is on my list now!!!
Posted by: TracyM | September 06, 2011 at 09:41 AM
it really is a lovely place to visit....and Captain Cooks Cottage is also nearby in the Fitzroy Gardens
Posted by: Lyn Dwyer | September 08, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Nice! I am glad you caught them at the right time. Seeing them in full bloom is nice to see, after all they’re at the peak of their beauty. I love flowers and if I was around them, I would feel really ecstatic just walking with my friends and admiring the beauty that surrounds me.
Posted by: Shona Martinez | October 31, 2012 at 02:05 AM