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Visit to a NH Public Garden Provides a Surprise
Every year in late August I make an effort to visit Prescott Park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The gardens are filled with annuals that look terrific by this time of the year, the end of summer.
When I took this photo at 7 am last week [below], I had no idea how it would turn out since I was just snapping as I walked around the garden, which is the way I often take pictures. When I saw the photo later, I was surprised beyond words. The photo captures the color and majesty of the garden in a kind of mystical way. It was an overcast morning and that provided a misty moment, perfect for the photo.
You can see the dozens of coleus plants, with fuchsia as well, that surround the fountain. The red bricks on the path reflect the rain of the night before. A bit of mist appears on each side, and in the distance benches in front of the Portsmouth waterfront.
You find so many annuals throughout the garden, planted usually in a formal design, yet when you see them in full bloom at the end of the summer, they look like they have always been there, creating so much of Prescott Park’s splendor. This early morning photo captures a glimpse of that feeling.
Now you see why I make the annual trip to Prescott Park.
I am sure you probably have a garden, whether public or private, that you enjoy every summer as well.
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It’s amazing how much annuals change a garden’s appearance, especially by summer’s end. The contrast with photos from winter or early spring is truly shocking. Seasons.
Don’t be afraid to post more photos in each post — it would be enjoyable to see more of this lovely garden. Thanks for sharing it! -Beth
Glad you like my photo of Prescott Park. One reason I see now, after many years of gardening, that annuals serve a purpose in their continual bloom all summer and their size by the end of the summer. For several years I avoided annuals, but no more. Thanks for your thoughts.