What to Do Between Showings On a Spring Day in Baltimore

House and GardensSometimes there's too much time between showings but not quite enough, if you know what I mean. It happened that way a couple of days ago. So instead of just waiting around, we took a drive to Sherwood Gardens on that absolutely gorgeous spring afternoon.Toddler Red Tulips

Azaleas and CherryShorts, sandals, and bare feet were all over the place. It was a wonderful scene of strolling visitors, a few dogs, kids of various ages, and this one little guy who was not much larger than some of the tulips.Perfect Pink Tulips

These magnificent tulips are in their full glory right now. Last year I went there with a visiting friend from Active Rain at just about the same time, and wrote about it in Tiptoe Through .... with Caleb. To quote myself, "The gardens were begun in 1927 by John Sherwood, a local petroleum pioneer and conservationist. What started as a hobby has become one of the most famous tulip gardens in North America."

You can see  the azaleas are going to be spectacular though they're not yet in full bloom. That might be next week, but by then the tulips might be gone, so I'm glad we went when we did.

MultiColor TulipsWhat a lovely way to spend an hour between showings in beautiful Baltimore.

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18 Comments on What to Do Between Showings On a Spring Day in Baltimore

Gorgeous Margaret.  We've got color popping out all over too.  It's just beautiful out.

I planted Basil today. Last week I planted tomatoes but the Deer ate them.

Oh well.

04/26/2008 06:02 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate

Lenn, You were the inspiration for this post when you made the following comment  "Your perennials are blossoming a lot earlier than ours.  I've got Daffodils and Tulips but no Azaleas." I drove down to the gardens because of you!

 

04/26/2008 06:06 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

Hi Margaret - beautiful pictures!  I bet those are even more beautiful in person, too.  Ours still have a little way to go, but we'll soon be seeing some gorgeous gardens here, too.  Daffodils are up, some tulips are, pretty flowering trees and magnolias are out - the world comes to colorful life again this time of year, and I love it!

Ann

04/26/2008 07:55 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

Ann, The gardens are really special and so accessible to the public. What a pleasure to spend some time around this beauty. Keep enjoying this colorful season.

04/26/2008 08:05 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

Margaret - I believe that tulis are one of my favorite spring flowers (how do you pick just one!) and those pink ones are absolutely breathtaking! It was wonderful talking with you yesterday! :-))

04/26/2008 08:50 PM by Linda Scanlan ~Selling All of North Texas (Hall Team Homes)

Oh how beautiful. I love looking at pretty colorful flowers and can't wait till we're in full bloom up here.

04/26/2008 09:08 PM by Monika McGillicuddy~NH Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

Linda, There are so many pretty colors! This may be the largest tulip garden in North America. I enjoyed our talk yesterday. You are so special!

 

Monika, Enjoy your spring season and thanks for stopping by. All the best to you and Jay

04/26/2008 09:29 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

So very beautiful, Margaret.  Spring is just a wonderful time of year.

Mike in Tucson

04/26/2008 10:31 PM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)

Hi Mike in Tucson. You have such beauty in your part of the country, one of my favorite places to visit

04/26/2008 11:36 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

Margaret - those are some gorgeous flowers.  I'm envious!  Truly beautiful

04/26/2008 11:56 PM by Mary Warren, Las Vegas Real Estate (Keller Williams Southern Nevada)

Mary, Thanks for stopping by. When are you coming to the East coast?

04/26/2008 11:59 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

 Hi Margaret, gorgeous pics! They remind me of my younger days when my brother and I used to play at Montreal's Botanical Gardens.

 Also being from Montreal, this reminds me of how happy I am that our wicked winter is finally over. Nite...

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04/27/2008 06:24 AM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

Margaret Rome- Pretty pics and a great slogan.  You are an inspiration for me.

04/27/2008 09:59 AM by Krista Bolf Ashland Agent, Ashland Real Estate & Medford Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Pro West)

Krista, What a lovely thing to say! I tried calling you this morning.

04/27/2008 01:54 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

Thanks for the Localism feature!

04/27/2008 03:39 PM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

Margaret, the photo's are beautiful, thanks for sharing. Duane

05/02/2008 04:11 AM by Duane Marlink, Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

Duane, Easy to take beautiful photos of the gardens. Thanks for stopping by.

05/02/2008 08:42 AM by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

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