Houghton Garden
Today, I went for a walk through Houghton Garden for the third time. The weather was different to the other times I had visited, which had been warm and beautifully sunny days (75°). Today, the weather was humid and cloudy, but nevertheless, it was a peaceful afternoon for making observations. As always, I went through the hidden entrance, or in other words, I started from the end of the trail. I am always amazed by the beauty of this place, and even more astonished by how different it looks during the different seasons. I walked through several short trails, but as fall is beginning, there were much less flowers than the last time I visited (spring). First, I walked up a small trail, but I only saw green leaves across the floor of the garden. As I walked closer to the pond, I was able to see some hidden white flowers. Further on, I crossed the small bridge, and I was able to see more colorful flowers, ranging from purple, red, and pink. There were many insects around, but it was expected. Finally, as always, I rested on a bench for several minutes admiring and absorbing the beauty around. Houghton Garden is a very relaxing experience, and I wish more people knew about it as it is one of Chestnut Hill's hidden gems!
