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How I Spent My Summer Vacation



I confess my main objective was finding a cooler place than where I live to go for a summer vacation.  As I live in the low desert of the southwest, the bar is not exactly a high climb.

So I went to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to visit family and see some art and try food at a hotel restaurant in Winslow, Arizona. Both locations are still in the southwestern United States, but are in cooler climates. Lest I appear to deceive, I found flower gardens too.  I found landscapes dedicated for the sole purpose of showing off plants, as well as, in places with different objectives.

The following plant and garden photos I share are for pure enjoyment.  I hope you were able to enjoy your summer vacation and, meanwhile, find inspiration to stay gardening.

 

Lavender, sage, and iris are planted among sculptures in public places in Santa Fe. Photo credit Chris Eirschele

 

Russian sage was popular in Santa Fe. Here it is planted with hollyhocks among folk art. Photo credit Chris Eirschele.

 

Yellow yarrow (Achilla) and Russian sage is an easy combination galleries used in their gardens. Photo credit Chris Eirschele.

 

White tented restaurant found in the courtyard off of Palace Street. Photo credit Chuck Eirschele.

 

Lush gardens complement the iconic blue painted window frames found following small streets in Santa Fe. Photo credit Chuck Eirschele.

 

Saucer dishes are popular in the southwest. This one is planted with gaillardia, pennisetum and variegated geraniums. Photo credit Chris Eirschele.

 

 

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