Every day hectic life can get to be too much. Once in awhile, I seek a quiet place for some serenity. I really enjoy going to the Botanical Garden at the Roger Williams Park. Not only is it inexpensive but it offers a nice variety of plants and even a small koi pond for the eyes' delight. It only costs $3.00 each for those who are 12 years or older, $1.00 each for those under 12 years old, and it is free for children under 6 years of age.Outside, there are the more hardy plants that are indigenous to our weather. There are trees, some shrubs, and some flowers. They are arranged for the eyes to wander. The design is very simple but very pretty.
Upon entering the greenhouse, the water fountain greets me. Behind it are some beautiful giant foliage all arranged as supporting background to the beautiful water feature. To the side of the fountain are some more giant palm-like trees and some trees and have red floral tresses dangling at eye view. Across from the fountain is a hall way that takes us to the next room. In the next room there are smaller trees and low ground plants. Enormous leaves adorn them. They are arranged and scaled with perfect balance. It feels so peaceful here. I could sit down somewhere and read a book or just rest.
Children love to look at the small pond filled with koi fish of various colors. They like the fact that they can get close and see clearly how the fish swim around. It really is a nice place to take pictures with family.
Across from the pond there is a circular opening on a decorative wall. Through there, I see third room where there is a smaller fountain to the left side of the room. The fountain is surrounded by some lemon and lime trees which bear fruit. Here, the children like to dip their hands in the water and sometimes splash it. Walking down the narrow room to the other side, I am met with cactus and other varieties of plants from the drier habitat. These are exotic and beautiful as well. It is always nice to come here to de-stress.
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