Anyway – as we were riding our bikes (pretty much in the
middle of nowhere) we saw a sign for Clark Gardens. Although we were pooped
from cycling all day, we decided to pedal over and check it out. Holy Crap - this
place is amazing!!!
I remember hearing about Clark Gardens from some of my
former Extension colleagues in Dallas/Tarrant/Parker Counties but I had no idea
it was so impressive. Among the various displays you’d expect to see at a
high-end botanical garden, they were also trialing more iris, day lilies and cannas
than any research facility I’ve ever visited. The rose trial was extensive as
well. Totally amazing.
I took lots of iphone pics and strung them together in this slide
show but they don't really do the place justice…
Then – just about the time we thought we’d seen it all, we turned a corner and discovered the largest “train garden” I’ve ever seen. A G scale model train running through a series of bridges, landscapes, etc. No less than 6 different trains running at the same time.
OK - I could go on here, describing Clark Gardens but let’s just say – It is definitely a hidden treasure worth the price of admission!!!
