Today found us going on a road trip to Blue Ridge Daylilies over in Asheville, NC. They were hosting a multi-club day in the garden. Several different daylily clubs attended the event. There were about 13 from our club in attendance.
We parked the car across the road from the garden. As we crossed the little footbridge into the garden, these ducks greeted us on the right side. They were fun to watch. As we were winding down our time at the garden, I spent a bit of time with my eyes glued on the ducks.
The garden's layout was pleasing to the eyes. The daylilies were in the center with large plants around the edges. The large plants made it easy to forget that you were right on the side of a road. The fragrance from the daylilies was intoxicating. With it being morning when we arrived the ground was still wet. So grass, mud and other debris was easily collected on one's shoes.
Every hour a drawing was held for a 2017 daylily introduction. They were worth at least $100. Neither John nor I won a daylily. A lunch of pork barbecue, hamburger and hot dogs was provided. One's stomach appreciated the refreshment after working up an appetite wandering around the gardens.
One of the things I enjoyed was the garden art. Here are two samples of the many works of art seen throughout the garden.
The TN welcome center provided a rest stop on the way back home. These are 2 quilts that were on display in the welcome center. I always think it feels good to see the sign that says Welcome to Tennessee.
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