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Try some of these fun, nature-based activities. You'll find gardens to visit, things to do outdoors, interesting facts about fungi and other unique things found in nature.

A Visit with a Fellow Gardener

Botanical Gardens

I had such a great time this weekend visiting with a fellow gardener. It is such a joy to see what others do with their gardens and to share their enthusiasm for gardening. And on this particular visit, I came away with a whole trunk full of plant cuttings to root - a wonderful addition to my garden. Visiting someone else's garden is so great for …

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Hershey Gardens

Botanical Gardens

Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Hershey Gardens has 23 acres of gardens including a rose garden, herb garden, ornamental grasses, Japanese garden and more. My favorite, of course, was the butterfly house and perennial garden. Garden Art Sprinkled throughout the walkways were wind chimes and other garden art that added to the experience. I took …

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Landscaping with Texture and Color: University of Mississippi

Botanical Gardens

I recently had the opportunity to visit the campus of the University of Mississippi. I was pleasantly surprised by the less-formal landscaping used on the campus. The interplay of different textures and colors created nice vignettes throughout the landscape. I took lots of photos while visiting and I think you might enjoy getting some ideas from …

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A Visit to the Butterfly Conservatory

Butterfly Houses, Insects

I recently visited the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservancy. It is the best butterfly garden I have visited – and I’ve been to quite a few. The butterfly house was stocked full of flowering plants, a large variety of butterfly species (around 50 or 60), and even some really cool tropical birds. [one-half-first] Blue Morpho …

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