Steps: 636024
Miles: 270.76
As the virtual walker crosses through the town of Port Lucie, FL, the real world walker had a treat and took a walk through Longwood Gardens located in Chaddsford, Pennsylvania.
The following is an excerpt from The Story of Longwood
Exquisite flowers, majestic trees, dazzling fountains, extravagant conservatory, starlit theatre, thunderous organ—all describe the magic of Longwood Gardens, a horticultural showstopper where the gardening arts are encased in classic forms and enhanced by modern technology. Many generations helped create Longwood Gardens, but one individual—Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954), industrialist, conservationist, farmer, designer, impresario, and philanthropist—made the most enduring contribution.
The Chime Tower sits on the side of a gentle slope that has a small brook running down around it. At the base of the tower is a Koi pond, complete with water lilies. I think this is my favorite outdoor spot. I know my Grandmother loved this spot too.
The Italian Fountain - a lovely spot, even covered up and in the cold of winter. The view extends past the fountains into the meadows and hills of Chester County.
There is something about winter sunlight that makes the trees shine.
Much of the magic of Longwood in the winter is inside the conservatory. Here a holiday special flower arrangement awaits to bedazzle you.
The Orangery, as this room is called, is always a splendid sight - but for those with the winter blahs, it is surely a uplifting tonic.
A magnificent Pointsetta tree.
Longwood's Orchids - While southern Florida has a rightful claim to Orchid "center of the USA", the collection at Longwood contains almost 9,000 orchids with about 3,200 different species and hybrids; and is without peer.
Just one of hundreds of the Orchids in bloom in the Orchid Room.
This Orchid is a most unusual hybrid.
Like the floats in the Rose Bowl parade, these Penguins are made from all natural plant materials, milky weed for one. The gardeners are most creative, huh?
The man behind Longwood Gardens, was one of the men behind the DuPont Company.
The DuPont Company was founded in 1802 by Eleuthere Irenee du Pont (1771-1834) to manufacture gunpowder along the Brandywine River near Wilmington, DE. Pierre du Pont, the great-grandson of Eleuthere (E.I.) and founder of Longwood Gardens, assumed leadership of the Company in various capacities from 1902 to 1954 and guided its transition from a family enterprise to a modern corporation. under his leadership, DuPont became one of the largest chemical companies in the world. Mr. du Pont also directed the development of General Motors from 1915 to 1929. Because of his innovations in transforming these businesses, he is often regarded as the father of the modern corporation.
As our walk concludes, the sun has set, and the magic at Longwood continues... Thank you, Pierre du Pont.
4 comments:
Very Cool Iggster!!
The Garden photos remind me of the movie and book Flowers in the Attic.
I love Koi Ponds!!! I have been trying to talk Josh into working on putting one in here,but he looks at me like I'm crazy lol.
The flower beds are stunning!!
What a nice place to walk!!I'd love to visit there sometime!
Hugs!
Almost Forgot too...
Coty saw the penguins and right away said "Mommy!!! Surf's Up" lol Those are the kids of penguins in that movie.So see you even have the interest of a 3yr old boy with your blogs!!
Breathtaking photos, Iggy. So full of color and life. This place reminds me of the Huntsville Botanical Gardens that Karen and I visited while in Alabama.
We have a DuPont plant close by in North Towanda. One of three major industries in our area.
Marty bought "Surf's Up" and we all watched it just before Christmas. Cute little movie. The gardeners at Longwood did a fantastic job creating the penquins in your pic.
Thanks for the beautiful scenery, Iggy. :)
Those flowers were lovely. What an awesome area for a walk!
*cheers for the walker with as much enthusiam as she can muster after a loooooooooooong day of packing*
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