Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Smithsonian Castle Gardens: The Enid A Haupt Gardens


The largest of the gardens with a beautiful formal lawn criss-crossed with little hedgerows and flowers.  It frames the castle like an English country estate.  The Moongate Garden occupies a large portion of the western side, and the eastern side is divided between formal and organic paths.  A patio with tables and umbrellas defines the easternmost edge up against the Arts and Industry Building.  The most famous of the focus points is the monumental Andrew Jackson urn; however, a little side water feature with a whimsical "coral reef" made of pumice rock, succulents and ceramic fish was my favorite. 








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