Last Friday we had a family outing to the Philadelphia Zoo. Aside from the cool temperatures we all had fun viewing the animals with unobstructed crowd interference. I had fun viewing the plants, yes the plants. The Philly Zoo was founded as a 42 acre Victorian garden and avid plant aficionados such as myself marvel at some of the older trees. I was amazed at the Ginkgo biloba by the picnic grove area, one of the largest I have ever observed. It was great to see 'Jelena' and 'Arnold's Promise' witchhazels (Hamamelis x intermedia sp.) in bloom. That means spring is steadily approaching and especially this year it can not come soon enough. Read more on the America's First Zoo at http://www2.philadelphiazoo.org/about/AboutZoo.htm/ and keep you eyes open for one of those true harbingers of spring, witchhazels.
Rich,
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog. I'm doing some backyard improvements as soon as it stops frosting. I'll have to have you, Tam and Ryan over to see it.
-B
Rich,
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow tree enthusiast it’s nice to see that I am not alone in noticing the massive old growth specimens of the Philadelphia Zoo. I am also with you completely on blooming witch-hazel; we are all ready for warmer temps, less ice storms and more spring color! Here’s to Spring!
Regards,
Matt Zawislak
Thanks for reading, been busy as of late so just responding to you now! Spring is taking it's sweet old time this year!
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