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

Photo of the Week: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

Purple white orchid

For this year’s Mother’s Day, I spent a wonderful afternoon with my family exploring Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Meijer Gardens, as it’s often called, is a 158-acre botanical garden and sculpture park. It’s a favorite place to visit for those who love botanical gardens, sculptures, butterfly gardens, nature trails and children’s garden. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

Photo of the Week: Easter Flowers at Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

Easter Lilies, hydrangea, and cyclamens in bloom

Happy Easter!

If you celebrate Easter, I hope you and your family are enjoying a lovely day together. As my son is older, I miss the fun we had when he was younger looking for Easter eggs hidden in the yard. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Easter Flowers at Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory