The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Autumn Flowers, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Autumn Flowers, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is an amazing place to visit.  I was awed by the 1137 acres of beautiful plants and trees which includes a hosta garden and a Japanese garden which is quite spectacular!  Of course, I love Japanese gardens so I may have a slanted view.

There were very few people when we visited which made for a peaceful walk throughout the arboretum.

One of the places we spent a goodly amount of time at was the “tree” section. They had all varieties of tree ~ both small and large.

Northern Catalpa Tree, Minnesota
Northern Catalpa Tree, Minnesota

For some reason, trees seem to “talk” to me.  I know that sounds kind’ve odd but when I look at a tree my brain usually relates it to people and their journeys in life.

This tamarack really did a lot of “talking.”  (No, I’m not going nuts …)  It reminded me of how our lives branch out into different areas and yet each branch is connected to the main trunk.

Tamarack Tree, Minnesota
Tamarack Tree, Minnesota

Whether alone or grouped together as in a “family,” the trees all spoke of their journey in this world.

Trees, Minnesota
Trees, Minnesota

This vibrant crabapple tree with its branches full of berries reminded me how much we as individuals are able to give to each other from the experiences that we have.  Empathy, joy, compassion ~ so many things humans have to offer.

Trees, Minnesota
Trees, Minnesota

As in a deep color red, some of us have experiences that go far back in time ~ many of us can’t even understand why we do certain things in our lives yet ~ yes, yet, an old experience creeps in our daily lives unnoticed.

Crabapple Tree, Minnesota
Crab Apple Tree, Minnesota

I was surprised when we came around the bend and ran into a sculpture garden.  Although I enjoy looking at sculptures, many times they confuse me and I can’t wrap my head around what the artist was trying to convey.  I am definitely a tree person.

Harrison Sculpture Garden, Minnesota
Harrison Sculpture Garden, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Harrison Sculpture, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Harrison Sculpture, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

So ~ what do you think the artist was trying to portray in the sculpture below?

Harrison Sculpture, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Harrison Sculpture, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Harrison Sculpture Garden, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Harrison Sculpture Garden, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Lastly (although there was much more to see) we walked through the Japanese and hosta gardens.  I could have stayed here for a long long time as it is such a peaceful atmosphere.

Japanese Garden Entrance, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden Entrance, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

I really believe that my genes are misplaced ~ I’m really Japanese instead of Puerto Rican.  hehe

Japanese Garden Gate, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden Gate, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Although “rock” seems cold to me, whenever they are placed in a pathway, they always make me feel “at one” with them ~ as if we are journeying together.

Japanese Garden Walkway, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden Walkway, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

The fountain in this garden is one I’d like to replicate in my own yard.  The sound of moving water is supposed to keep deer away also.  Interesting, no?

Japanese Garden Water Fountain, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden Water Fountain, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

More “falling” water …

Japanese Garden Waterfalls, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden Waterfalls, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Japanese Garden, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

From the Japanese Garden we went straight into the Hosta Garden.  We have so many hostas in our own yard that they don’t excite me as much as they should, however, I do like the walkway on the path.

Hosta Walkway, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Hosta Walkway, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Such a beautiful arboretum ~ calm and thought encouraging.

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