What could be better for soothing quarantine fatigue than a drive to the Shenandoah Mountains! A delightful visit to the home of gardener Elaine Faucher was the highlight of the day. She shared her bountiful perennial borders where she lovingly introduced us to her plants by name. Since 2011 she has been building a wonderful collection of not only perennials but also grasses, shrubs, trees and interesting annuals and tropical plants. Even on this warm day the cool breeze from the river provided the perfect temperature as we enjoyed scones and tea provided by our gracious hostess.
Virginia State Arboretum, Blandy, was our second stop of the day. We enjoyed our bag lunches before exploring a bit of this vast property. Many of the plants were name tagged which made the visit so educational. If you go take a picnic blanket as the tables were not available for seating due to caution during the pandemic.
We are lucky to have gardens as a wonderful respite from our homes where we have been quarantining since March. Until our next wandering.....
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