There are an abundance of spring home tours all over blogland right now, but I’m not in any of those this year. Instead, let’s get outside and I’ll show you the best spring tour going!
I’ve shared Gibbs Gardens with you before, but I was just there recently for a full view of the gorgeous Spring daffodils that are 20 million strong (yes, that is amazing & I had to double-check that) Â and wow, was that a show! Mark and I went to see the daffodils and enjoyed a beautiful day at Gibbs Gardens. It’s the perfect place to stroll and enjoy nature at its finest.
My pictures to not do it justice, but enjoy the Spring finery at Gibbs just in case you have Spring fever about now and are ready to get outside.
We took the tram up to the huge daffodil display with many different varieties planted. Â It’s quite the show!
Again, my photos do not do the hillsides justice, but I did the best I could.
Mark and I went together and it was his first time at Gibbs Gardens.  He was quite wowed by the display.  We have been dating for 4 months and are very happy!  That’s all I’ll say for now, but I’m excited to share this part of my life with y’all.  You have all been so encouraging to me over the last 5 years. 🙂
I tried to capture the beauty of these blooms, but it’s hard to do that on the fly with my camera.
We loved these with the brilliant orange centers.
Aren’t they neat?
Loved this variety too, so vivid in their yellow orange colors.
And I have no idea what this variety is, but the soft coral center was just gorgeous. Â I didn’t see many of these.
It was a beautiful day for strolling through Gibbs Gardens and taking in the beauty of Spring.
Not everything is blooming yet, but some of the flowering trees were bursting with Spring color. Â We walked up to the Manor house and took a peek.
Loved this statue gracing the grounds.
Mark took this photo of me in action with my camera. Â The life of a blogger! He’s learning about what I do and thinks it’s pretty cool.
The grass is just stunning right now, all green and verdant. Â The only flowers planted besides the daffodils are the pansies and they were pretty too.
This pretty shrub was called a Paperbush and it had the most interesting flower on it.
The paper bush in bloom. Â How unique is this?
The pansies were so vivid and pretty.
They really accent the green grass and the stone walls going up to the Manor house. Â How fortunate are the Gibbs to live in this beauty every day! He created this garden over 30 years ago and now the public gets to enjoy it too.
Blooming Lenton Rose, or Hellebores one of my favorites.
An iron gate on the property.
They have their own swimming pool too, which blends right into the landscape.
Their Grandchildren all have statues in their honor and they fit right into the beauty of the gardens.
The side of the Manor house.
They have the most magnificent views of the North Georgia mountains up here on their mountain.
I’m not sure what this pink blooming tree is, but they are all over right now showing their beauty.
This must be a Spring bulb bloom and wow, is it pretty! Â Not sure what it is, but that purple color is so vivid.
A copy of Monet’s bridge.
And the bird sculpture, which I’ve shown before. Â It’s a beautiful place to spend the day.
I loved how these daffodils were reflected in the water.
The birch tree allee is so pretty.
One last selfie with my handsome guy in front of it.
Thanks for coming along with us today to Gibbs Gardens and the daffodil show. Â If you want to see the other posts I did last year on Gibbs, check them all out below. Â The summer color is spectacular!
Hi Rhoda – nice to see all the daffs out, isn’t it? The flowering tree you don’t know is a Magnolia.
Yes – the Ann Magnolia is one of our favorites!
http://www.ehow.com/how_7488870_care-ann-magnolia-tree.html
I had to laugh when you said your camera didn’t capture the beauty of the blooms…It captured the happiness on your face and Mark’s….and that is just priceless! So happy for you…and I hope he appreciates your journey, the success you have had as a blogger and the impact you have had on many people’s lives and homes. Enjoy your time together!
Thank you so much for posting all the lovely photos! I really enjoy your blog. Carolyn Hall
Like Susan already said, it is a magnolia, specifically a swamp magnolia. We had one in our front yard at the old house; it smelled so good in the spring, so lemony and fresh. The purple flower in the next shot is a hyacinth, which also smells good. What a fun outing at such a beautiful garden.
Forget the daffodils! (Smile) I am overjoyed for you and that handsome guy called Mark! All the best and more.
I love spring, Rhoda, and Gibbs Garden is a beautiful snapshot of an idyllic spring in my mind’s eye.
Hi Rhoda! The smiles on your faces rival the beauty of the daffodils! I believe the pink tree is a saucer magnolia. Hope you and yours have a wonderful Easter.
How beautiful are those gardens!! I happen to absolutely love pansies!!! You captured quite a bit of beauty… Isn’t that iron gate incredible??!! AND….. quite the handsome dude standing next to you!!!!! 🙂
A pink saucer magnolia is that beautiful tree. Mine had one bloom this year. I think they need to mature a bit to look like that one. A line from my favorite poem… and then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils. (Also the name of my blog) My heart with pleasure fills. I received my order from Glamour Farm too. Great quality. I bought three tops. Thanks for the code.
Great pictures and obviously two VERY happy, lucky people! You two should go to Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta some time for a “walk around” – absolutely fascinating on many levels and lots of flowers. NEXT year (see I am planning ahead for you!) you should go to Daffodil Day there – will be the second Saturday in March; it’s an annual thing – so you could see sooooo many daffodils – and other flowers too. But it would be a good time this spring too. So happy for you!
You and Mark look so happy. I am thrilled for you! You deserve much happiness and love. The photos really captured to beauty of the flowers and the lands. Thanks for sharing.
That pink flowering tree is a magnolia like other people said but I’ve also heard it called a tulip tree.
HI, Jules, tulip tree is what I’ve heard too, but I kept forgetting the magnolia part.
We always called it a tulip tree too, I’m trying to root some cutting right now from a newer one we have at my Mommom’s. I do love them!
Rhoda, I could not be happier for you and Mark. I so enjoy your blog and your journey and the joy you share with all of us and I’m just so excited for you!
Interesting. We call another tree Tulip tree ie. Liriodendron. The flower really looks just like a tulip. I thought the purple flowers were hyacinths, but there are hardly any flowers. They may be scilla, if not.
Thank you so much!!
I had the pleasure of visiting Gibbs last week with a friend. I took so many pictures, some of the same shots that you got, ha! The oriental gardens are beautiful, too.
Their homemade sandwiches and salads are great, especially the pimento cheese served on jalapeño bread!
I can’t wait to go back in the Fall!
Hi, Penny, I think I’ve seen Gibbs in most seasons now since I got a year’s pass last year. It’s been fun to visit and see everything changing. you are right about the lunches, great sandwiches!
Me again. I should have given you the link http://www.oaklandcemetery.com. It was founded in 1850; many famous people are buried there – Margaret Mitchell and Bobby Jones (golfer) to name two. Go to the Visitors’ Center and get a map; free! Should also have asked if your special guy has an eligible cousin or brother ! 🙂 Happy Spring!
Thank you, Virginia, that sounds like a fun thing to do. I definitely need to get out in Atlanta more often and check out the history. This darn traffic hinders us a lot and it’s almost easier to stay on my side of town. I don’t know of any cousins and definitely no brothers. 🙂
WOW !! how beautiful ! Thank u for sharing all this with us,and i saw this very handsome couple looking around lol . Hope u have a wonderful Easter.
What a gorgeous spring tour! I actually thought it was a “trick question” when the author of Southern Hospitality asked what type of tree the magnolia was-lol-even this Yankee recognized it! :). Thank you for always being so real and lovely-and for being generous about the details of your life! It’s so fun hearing more about your beau-many blessings upon you both!
Haha, Sofia! I didn’t grow up with these in my yard and I keep hearing different names for it. We always call it a tulip tree, but I know that’s just a nickname.
Rhoda, the flowers were breathtaking. I can’t imagine actually seeing such a sight in person. I bet the aroma was amazing as well. Ok, for the good stuff….You and Mark look so cute together. I am so excited for you and him. God Bless and take care, Melesa
Rhoda, the pictures are stunning. You and Mark look so happy and I am so happy for you. Have a Happy Easter
How beautiful! I was actually thinking of your post from last year and now you do a new one for my pleasure! I just loved it! Your Guy friend is very handsome – enjoy and have fun!
I think daffodils seem so sunny and happy!
It’s a field of daffodils! I have never seen such a thing. It is absolutely beautiful. I would love to know the variety of that coral daffodil. I have a rose garden, and would love to have some of those incorporated. I will have to do a little digging.