Photo of the Week: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

NavStar abstract art sculpture looks like the sails of three ships

Whenever I attend WordCamps, local WordPress conferences, I always find time to visit the local arboretum or botanical gardens in the city where the WordCamp is held.

Whether it’s first thing in the morning before sessions begin or in the evening, I love to take a stroll through the arboretums and gardens to see the local trees, shrubs, and flowers. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Photo of the Week: Krohn Conservatory

Exterior view of Krohn Conservatory, with exterior gardens in the foreground

Last week during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting one of the oldest conservatories in the United States, Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Located in Eden Park, northeast of downtown Cincinnati, the aluminum and glass Art Deco conservatory houses four impressive greenhouses—Palm, Tropical, Desert, and Orchid—which you can stroll at your leisure. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Krohn Conservatory

Photo of the Week: Escaping the Cold Winter at Belle Isle Conservatory

Orange orchids in bloom

With a temperature of three degrees Farenheit this morning in southeast Michigan, I decided to escape the cold winter temperatures.

It was the perfect day to visit Belle Isle and enjoy the warm, humid conservatory and colorful flowers in bloom. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Escaping the Cold Winter at Belle Isle Conservatory