A journey to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens in the spring is enough to make one lyrical and attempt great verses to heighten the appreciation of the visit. Fortunately I have not succumbed to such whimsy but have thoroughly enjoyed the stroll through the garden. The magnolias are past it really as are the daffodils but the tulips were splendid although on the edge of their time. The stand of cherry blossoms is just coming into it's own and by next weekend will be truly glorious but overcrowded as the Cherry Blossom Festival is on.
The purple grape hyacinths were out in full glory and still other blossoms were weighing down branches across garden beds and paths.
There were larger numbers of people in the garden as I was leaving as we had ventured to the gardens fairly early in the day- a good move I think.
Even the long delayed train journey back to midtown- with delays on the express train and groups crowding onto the train at various points, has not been enough to diminish the pleasure of the journey.
A trip out there when the roses are in bloom could well be on the cards for me!
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