The Morten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, in Palm Springs, evokes dreamy backyards and iconic California ‘scapes. On our sunny afternoon visit, we tread carefully, because a woman is having a rounded cacti piece pried out of her hand upon our arrival – a jumping churro. Our eyes and cameras lead us to the blooming flowers […]
Gardens
A Year of Greenery
I love art museums for many reasons, including the sense of contemplation they give me. In recent years, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to find that gardens and outdoor spaces have a similar effect. An unintentional but clear theme emerged this year: garden visits. Stops included the San Antonio Botanical Garden (San Antonio, TX), Wildflower Center […]