The colorful hydrangeas will burst forth with vibrant color in summer.
A visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens this weekend was refreshing, relaxing and invigorating all at the same time.
I strolled through the gardens with my youngest daughter and future son-in-law as we visited the site for their upcoming April 30, 2011 wedding and marriage celebration. If you’ve never been to a wedding at Lewis Ginter, you have to attend one because it is unbelievably awesome!
A million blooms
The “million blooms” will soon display a spectacular backdrop of colorful blooms in every direction. The gardens are an incredible and beautiful site to behold and they’re located right here in the Richmond area.
I was reminded of the beauty and resilience of the seasons of nature as we walked through the gardens.
But more importantly, I was reminded of the natural course that life takes as we traverse through the natural seasons of life.
Nature’s way
As winter approaches, the bulbs, trees and buds bury their tiny heads to protect themselves from the harsh winds and cold air. They huddle beneath the soil or within the strong limbs of the trees, awaiting signs that Spring is near. They long for signs of warmth and light when they can once again bloom and thrive.
As winter slowly passes and Spring takes its place, the buds and flowers burst forth with energy and excitement that has them brilliantly boasting their color with pride. From vibrant tulips and delicate Dogwood trees, to dancing daffodils and mighty oak trees, they will all dress in magnificent splendor. Moving into summer, the multi-colored hydrangeas and deeply colored roses will peek out to see that it is safe to emerge and their beauty will be unrivaled.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers us a unique opportunity to enjoy the natural cycles of nature throughout the year — and it’s a place where we can always be reminded of the miracles of life, birth, and rebirth.
Seasons of life
Just like the blooms that emerge in spring and summer, we go through cycles in our lives. While things may temporarily get us down and have us hiding our hearts and heads from the harshness of things that life sometimes throws our way, we will get past it and a new day will bring warmth and sunshine to our hearts again.
We will find happiness and comfort in new ideas, new friendships, new opportunities, and new challenges.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens are more than lush gardens in the midst of a bustling city and the surrounding community. They are a reminder that every day brings about changes and new life to celebrate.
Lewis Ginter gardens are a reminder that “this too shall pass” when things aren’t going exactly as planned. And a reminder that every day is filled with beauty in some way.
Celebrate life
Thank you Lewis Ginter!
I will celebrate the joy and anticipation of the upcoming wedding between my daughter and her fiance.
And I will enjoy the beauty of the gardens that remind me to see the beauty in every day.
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