BGuthrie Photos: MD -- Wheaton -- Brookside Gardens

MD -- Wheaton -- Brookside Gardens:

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. BROOK_140413_007.JPG: What Happened Here? On June 25, 2010 a microburst (similar to a tornado) tore through this section of the Gardens, breaking and toppling many large trees in a matter of seconds. As this old tuliptree fell, parts of its substantial root system lifted an entire section of the boardwalk leaving it at a 90 degree angle to the ground. Though most tree roots are located in the top 6-24 inches of soil, many large trees develop anchor roots that penetrate deeply into the ground for stability. Because this tree grew in a floodplain and above a solid clay shelf, few or no anchor roots developed. You can see by the flat appearance of the root "ball" that the roots were very shallow. The lack of strong anchor roots combined with saturated soils and thick, wind-catching foliage allowed the tree to be easily toppled in the fierce winds of the microburst. The installation of the boardwalk also may have played a role in this tree's demise if any large lateral roots were severed during construction. Tree root systems naturally begin to decay with age as well; there is evidence of this here. The remnants of this fallen giant will remain, providing food and shelter for a variety of wildlife. Eventually it will not completely, providing organic matter to the soil below to nurture a new generation. Before it disappears, examine the intricacy and sheer size of this tree's usually-hidden support system. Did you ever suspect it was this big?
2. BROOK_140413_187.JPG: Reflection Terrace This project was made possible in part through the generosity of: Montgomery County Montgomery Parks Foundation Friends of Brookside Gardens J&G Landscape Design Inc. and The Family and Friends of Erika "Kimmi" Smith (Age 9) and her father Gregory Russell in loving memory of their lives.
3. BROOK_140413_194.JPG: Linger here and reflect on those lost to violence hope for a more peaceful world seek a reverence for life among all people
4. BROOK_140413_280.JPG: What is a Labyrinth? This Labyrinth is a silent walking meditation. Unlike a maze, which challenges the mind with choices and dead ends, labyrinths have only one clear, winding path leading the walker from the edge to the center. Labyrinths have been found on nearly every continent and in every major culture and system of religion for over 4,000 years. Since the early 1990s, the Labyrinth has enjoyed a worldwide renaissance. They have been created for public and private gardens, hospitals, schools, places of worship and many other settings. Suggestions for Walking the Labyrinth: Before you start your walk you may want to pause and take a few moments to quiet your mind and release the thoughts and feelings that are distractions of everyday life, so that you can focus and be present in the moment. Some people walk the labyrinth with a particular question or intention. If you encounter other walkers, pass them or let them pass you. The large boulders are a place to sit and reflect before and after your walk. As you begin your walk find your own pace, pause for reflection whenever you wish. Be open to any insight or feeling you may have. When you reach the center, be still and aware of what thoughts or feelings you may have. Stay as long as you wish. Using the same path, the journey out from the center can be seen as a return to one's life. Reflect on any insights with a sense of empowerment and a refreshed spirit. The Labyrinth at Brookside Gardens: The design of the labyrinth at Brookside Gardens is called the Santa Rosa Labyrinth. It uses eight concentric rings to create a seven-circuit path. Granite cobblestones and Delaware River rocks line the path. The Santa Rosa Labyrinth is an original design by Lea Goode-Harris PhD, who is the founder of the Santa Rosa Foundation. The design and installation of the labyrinth was donated by Serenity Space of Kensington, MD. More information about labyrinths is available in the Visitors Center Library.
5. BROOK_140413_355.JPG: Aquatic Garden Anderson Island 1991 The ponds of the Aquatic Garden were dug in 1974, but there was no planting design for the area. Staff gardeners were left to plant the garden as they wished. The Anderson Island (which was not developed into its current state until 1991) was originally planted with bamboo and was not accessible to visitors (staff gardeners used a boat to access and maintain the island). With a generous donation from the Anderson family, the island was cleared, and the lovely Anderson Pavilion was designed and built. The one plant the Andersons requested be planted on the island was a climbing rose, which is still thriving on the arbor. In the 1975 photo, at left (taken from the newly expanded Azalea Garden) the Anderson Island is just visible in the distance. The bamboo had not yet been planted, so the island was completely bare.
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Wikipedia Description: Brookside Gardens
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Brookside Gardens (50 acres) are public gardens located within Wheaton Regional Park, at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland. The gardens themselves are open daily without charge. However, certain annual events there are held that may charge a nominal fee.

Major features of the garden are as follows:

* Aquatic Garden – water-loving plants with two ponds and gazebo.
* Azalea Garden – over 300 varieties of azaleas represented by 2,000 plants. Also rhododendrons, witchhazels, hollies, Japanese andromeda, sweet-box, skimmia, and shade-tolerant perennials.
* Butterfly Garden – Seasonal in summer only. Admission fee.
* Children’s “Fairy Folk” Garden
* Conservatories – seasonal displays and special exhibits. The surrounding garden contains a collection of unusual conifers and groundcovers.
* Fragrance Garden
* Gude Garden – a Japanese-style landscape with bamboo, beech, unusual conifers, dogwood, and groundcovers, as well as an island teahouse overlooking the ponds.
* Maple Terrace – raised beds within a planting of ‘Suminagashi’ Japanese maples.
* Nature center – with exhibits on local wildlife. Parking lot has a separate entrance.
* Perennial Garden – wisterias, roses, Jasmine stephanense, buddleia, and Prunus x cistena, allium, geranium, sedum, panicum, lespedeza, calamagrostis, anemones, asters, acanthus, and agastache, etc.
* Reflection Terrace – a memorial to the ten individuals killed in October, 2002 by the Washington snipers.
* Rock Garden – spring flowering bulbs with grasses and conifers.
* Rose Garden – all types of roses, including hybrid tea, rugosa hybrids, grandiflora, English, miniature, floribunda, shrub, groundcover, polyantha, climber, Gallica, hybrid musk, and the garden rose.
* Trial Garden – spring flowering bulbs, then summer displays of new and unusual plant varieties,.
* Woodland Walk – forested wetland with bald cypress, tulip poplar, spicebush, and groundcover of mayapple, fern, and skunk cabbage. A native plant garden includes approximately 124 species and cultivars of Maryland native plants.
* Yew Garden – a garden room within yew hedges.

In the Conservatories:

Once you’re through the double doors of the enclosed conservatories at Brookside Gardens, you immediately step into a nature lover’s delight from which you won’t want to escape. It’s an awesome display of all things natural, and a treat and delight for anyone who visits. The conservatories reopen January 1st, for show changes, but soon after, all of the vivid colors of spring greet us once again. Orchids, Camellias, Jasmine and a variety of bulbs and flowering plants will be the theme and the setting from January to February. A small glimpse into spring drawing near is a warm and inviting time of a season in bloom, as a fresh fragrance in the air almost seems to follow you as you make your way through. The conservatory whispers a dawn of a new beginning that will have you coming back for more.

Brookside Gardes is part of the Montgomery County Parks.
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