Landscape Architecture

Smith College

Northampton, Massachusetts

My compliments to the landscape architects who are helping make the Smith College campus an exceptionally attractive as well as environmentally friendly place to work and study.

Ginkgo

Smith College Arboretum

Northampton, Massachusetts

 

Vertical

Smith College Botanic Garden

Northampton, Massachusetts

Variety

Smith College Botanic Garden

Northampton, Massachusetts

Bench

Smith College Botanic Garden

Northampton, Massachusetts

I wonder who might have sat on this bench before me. Scientists sharing observations? Students comparing notes? Lovers? Visitors just taking a breather? If only it could speak and "spill the beans."

Greenhouse

 

Smith College Botanic Garden

Northampton, Massachusetts

Linking again with Skywatch Friday.

Corm

Smith College Botanic Garden

Northampton, Massachusetts

I wish now that I had checked what appears to be a label on the back side of this pot. Without it, I had no idea what kind of plant this was. Very interesting corm, though, don't you think?