Sunny warmth on a day that rain was predicted....

A gentle warmth greeted us today! We arrived early and stayed late, it felt so great to play in this weather.  We talked to a couple from Hawaii who had been visiting Japanese gardens on the west coast, and visitors from San Francisco and Florida.  Blossoms are everywhere and the wisteria arbor is incredible. All the animals are forming couples...spring is definitely here!
Irises bloom around the pond...elegant and graceful

Kathleen Blanchard, head gardener, was getting things ready for Children's Day celebration tomorrow.
The paulownia tree (the kind the koto is made from) finally has purple blossoms that can be seen clearly.

The wisteria arbor at the far end of the garden was astounding.


FINALLY! Warm enough to lay in the grass...
John heads out with the cart after our afternoon of playing.....