flowers, etc. - rose garden

On Friday I visited Boston's James P Kelleher Rose Garden during my lunch break. The garden is in full bloom, and there are so many different types of roses to see. While there is a full range of color - purple, yellow, and a really cool pink/yellow/white variety called the Chihuly - I particularly liked all the pink roses. Here are some of my favorites:

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gardens, etc.

About a week ago, I went on a Hidden Gardens Tour sponsored by the Beacon Hill Garden Club. I wanted to share some pictures I took on the tour.

It was a gorgeous day. Check out this view down Acorn Street:

Lots of great sculptures:

Bulldog! (Yalies?)

This one reminds me of my parents' black pug, Maeby:

I love this panoramic wallpaper inside one of the houses, which reflects the foliage outside. 

The tour made me want to start my own hidden garden. I saw some amazing flowers at the Beacon Hill shop Rouvalis Flowers. Since I live in a tiny apartment, perhaps I'll invest in a succulent garden.