My Photography of the

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

in Ann Arbor, MI

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August 24, 2015

I first walked some of the outdoor trails.  Below are forget-me-nots thriving in a very wet area, some turtles basking in the sun in the pond, and an interesting large tree.

     

   

The gardens closest to the building were in full bloom, with lots of brightly-colored flowers.  I also enjoyed the fountains, which appeared to be inspired by Andy Goldsworthy.

     

   

Here are some of the many bonsais on display both indoors and out.

     

 

     

Sadly, the 80-year old Agave died this year after blooming for the first and last time in its life.  Thankfully, there were some viable seeds and new seedlings in a pot.  Also, a special Japanese shakuhachi flute was made from its stalk.

   

   

 

A few water plants and koi.

     

   

Pineapple and some unlabeled flowers.

     

   

     

   

     

     

   

I really liked these ceramic frog sculptures.  The last two photos were some very tiny plants of which I did not get the names.

   

 

July 10, 2011

I visited this place many years ago when I was in college studying biology, but I hadn't visited again until today.  It seems like all one would have to do is wait a week or two and it could be a different experience because so many things are blooming and dying all the time.  I kept seeing dried up flowers that I knew were missed only by days, and others that were just ready to bloom, but I wouldn't get to see them unless I came back again soon.  The photos are mostly displayed in the order taken.  Sorry I didn't have the time to list all the species names.  I did photograph some of the tags right after photographing the plant.

     

     

       

       

   

     

   

   

     

   

     

     

 

   

   

   

     

     

     

   

   

   

 

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