Discovering my Town Series: Lakeside Park, Dallas

Lakeside Park is one of Dallas' secluded parks that will lift your spirits anytime of the year. The very first time we visited I was blown away by the beauty and the natural, rugged rocky setting of the place. In the springtime the park is gorgeous with blooming azaleas and rich greenery. It's an interesting lake - long, elongated body of water that is bordered by stately homes with manicured gardens on one side and a walking trail on the other. The topography of the place reminds me of the north east - rough hewn stone steps leading to the lake, pretty bridges, walking trails, quaint sculptures, an occasional egret - a totally picture perfect place and a must visit if you are in Dallas.

                      Bridge on top of Turtle Creek dam

                     The Cute Teddy Bear Park at Lakeside Park

                      Colorful azaleas in springtime

                                     Rough hewn steps along the trail

   Tranquil lake

         Quaint sculptures at Lakeside Park

Garden Chronicles

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever"

Gardening is therapeutic, peaceful, and keeps you healthy. My blush rose, society garlic, and salvia thrived so well in spring. The recent triple digit temperatures have created havoc but I continue to tend to them and I know they will be back with a bang once the heat dies down.

How does your garden grow?

Basil - thriving in the morning sunlight.
Interesting cast of shadows ...

Hello World!

Garden benches , random thoughts, day dreaming, the beginnings of a blog.....