Thank you, Daffy,
You might have seen this video and this site would not be of interest - this is the video of Longwwod Gardens in spring bloom.
As to Japanese Gardens - Never having been to the nearest local botanical garden - which will be visited when “I get around to it”. Years ago sometime in the 50s the family visited the city of San Antonio. There along the famous river walk was the shell structure stage for local festivities and the seating area across the river on the other side. Also remember visiting the beautiful Japanese gardens at that time. The one and only time those oriental beauties were ever seen. They were beautiful and the water features refreshing.
This should be the live link to take you back to Longwood whenever you need a respite. They seem do have done a good deal of work to bring them into ‘modern’ times. Beautiful garden. PS-this is being saved for future reference as well. Thanks again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsW8ebmBGSM
Gracious! What a wonderful treat! Worth a trip from anywhere. ;)
I am always dazzled by the orchids in the Conservatory. Breathtaking doesn’t describe it.