Reiman Gardens in Ames is wonderful! I'd never been there before so I wasn't sure what to expect. What I found were some really nice people, lots of educational info and some beautiful gardens. I have to admit that I was disappointed to see that the roses were pretty much past their prime -- but that wasn't the fault of the gardeners! With the horrible heat we've been having for the past few weeks my roses look pretty stressed too! The rest of the gardens were lovely and they had a bed of moss roses that looked like a Fairy Carpet! It was gorgeous and the photo doesn't do it justice!
They also had some bugs in the garden -- big bugs. I mean REALLY BIG BUGS!
Although it was horribly hot and humid on Satuday we really enjoyed the gardens and have already talked about another visit after the weather cools off. We spent quite a long time in the butterfly enclosure and loved it! For me, watching beautiful butterflies fluttering around has the same affect as watching tropical fish swim around in an aquarium......... Kind of peaceful and soothing.
By the way -- they also have the biggest Garden Gnome I've ever seen! Wow! (The gnome is the one with the big red hat!)
Glad you explained which one is the gnome! LOL. Greg looks so tiny! Beautiful gardens! Love the moss roses.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's a blue hat....looks red to me. Are you SURE which one is the gnome?
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