In the spirit of Believe-It-Or-Not, this giant mum, a single plant mind you, has over 700 blooms on it. We happened to be there at the right time to see it in all of its glory, mid-October. It measures approx. 4' high with a diameter to match. From a distance, it looks like a giant … Continue reading Giant Mum
Tag: Longwood Gardens
The Longwood Gardens are part of a 1,000 acre estate owned by the du Pont family, located near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Originally owned by William Penn, George Pierce bought the property in 1700. Pierre S. du Pont bought the property in 1906 from the Pierce family to save the arboretum from being sold for its lumber. … Continue reading Longwood Gardens
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