Weston Gardens - Annual Pilgrimage

[bburton]

Today, my wife and I took advantage of the cooler weather and made our annual trek to Weston Gardens -- to buy stuff to plant and to take pictures. Always a nice locale:

http://www.westongardens.com/wgib%20starting%20page.htm

Plus, I took several IR's; stay tuned.

[sraulers]

I was there in late February for a photo class. The Demonstration Garden looks like it would be interesting. Is it in full bloom now?

[bburton]

Originally Posted by sraulers

I was there in late February for a photo class. The Demonstration Garden looks like it would be interesting. Is it in full bloom now?

Steve, there's very little blooming there versus a year ago this time of year. I think the drought slowed down or killed many things. I know the Iris blooms have been pathetic this year in most of North Texas.

[jerrykr]

love that place. nice shots.

do they still have all the signs up about professional photographers? (guess that shouldn't bother me none! )

funny you mention the irises. my back yard has tons of them, and i think i saw about 2 blooms this spring.

-=- Jerry -=-
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[nwilkins]

Nice color, Bruce. One of my favorite places too!

[evil4blue]

I was at the Weston last week; I have a meeting with their professional landscaper lady to help design the layout of my new home landscape. The wife and I wan't to go Texas native plants as much as possible at the new place.

[bburton]

Originally Posted by evil4blue

I was at the Weston last week; I have a meeting with their professional landscaper lady to help design the layout of my new home landscape. The wife and I wan't to go Texas native plants as much as possible at the new place.

They seem to know their stuff, Steve. We've relied on their advice in a couple of situations and been pleased with the results. "Texas native" - especially "North Texas" - souunds right for these times: excessive temps, drought, high water bills, etc. If I were starting over, I'd reduce the grass lawn in my landscape that needs to be mowed and watered by about 75-80%.

[bburton]

Originally Posted by jerrykr

do they still have all the signs up about professional photographers? (guess that shouldn't bother me none! )
-=- Jerry -=-
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I read one sign on the gate to the Demonstration Gardens re: "Professional / Commercial photographers;" however, because of the "releases" referred to therein, like you, I interpreted the restrictions to apply only to people who expect to make money somehow from what they're shooting at Weston Gardens, e.g., wedding party, Better Homes & Gardens magazine, etc. Nobody questioned my lugging around the F707; guess I didn't look professional enough.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by bburton

I read one sign on the gate to the Demonstration Gardens re: "Professional / Commercial photographers;" however, because of the "releases" referred to therein, like you, I interpreted the restrictions to apply only to people who expect to make money somehow from what they're shooting at Weston Gardens, e.g., wedding party, Better Homes & Gardens magazine, etc. Nobody questioned my lugging around the F707; guess I didn't look professional enough.

Sounds like my 70-200L wouldn't make it past the front gate. Bummer.