More: A Visit to Denver Botanical Gardens

Fence outside the Japanese garden

 A fence at the boundary of the Japanese Garden echoes the pitch of the roof and also frames the lush screen of plantings.

The fence's form relates to the tea house and its texture marries happily with the fine needles of the pine trees.
Golden Pine Hello, Kitty!
Left: Golden pine needles pump up color in the soft winter palette. Above: Black cat contemplates crossing paths.
Low bridge
Low bridge, scattered rocks: a simple, cohesive shape for the landscape.

Winter pond

Fall's rowdy palette fell months ago to the killing frosts and, in this chilly January view, Spring's hopeful buds lie deep asleep.

Yet these snapshots prove that even in the cruelest zones, the January garden abounds in color and form. Nature does not disappoint attentive observers.

 

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