Duke Gardens Magic pt 2

Want to make a magical tour of Duke Gardens more so? How to tour a large public garden with a toddler and enjoy it? Bring a story for sharing and create the magic for a wonderful day.

Here is the recipe for success:

To one toddler age 2( she will correct you and tell you she is ALMOST 3!)

add a story with characters and travel.

Our Story:

3 Billy Goats Gruff

Here is a link to an edition of the story you can buy.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/365283   

Imagine a troll here!

add to story 

add one

A stick, common place, under the tree, given by nature variety

Now empower the stick to rid bridges of fear causing trolls! With the enabled  wand toting tot you are now off to rid the gardens a storytelling's legendary goat chomping troll!

Watch the winding paths and many bridges, each an opportunity to exercise the new wand.

Which way to the next bridge?

Trip trap trip trap overthe bridge

Abracadabra!! Free to cross!

                                                            Presto Magic! No troll here!

                                                        Onward we have power now!!

                                                     no problems here, Grandma!

                                                More Bridges, YEEAAA!

                                            Brother Turtle happy with the troll ridding work!

                                    Sister Squirrel laughed when the trolls ran from the gardens!
Now you can just relax and enjoy their beauty, Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Durham North Carolina

                      Thanks for coming to visit again! What story will go on our next visit?
                                                                      Wait and See!

Here is the link to part 1 thanks!

http://carolynstearnsstoryteller.blogspot.com/2012/03/duke-university-garden-magic-in-making.html

another NC visit you might like:

http://carolynstearnsstoryteller.blogspot.com/2012/03/museum-of-life-and-science-durham-nc.html

website for the gardens:

www.sarahpdukegardens.org

Duke University; Garden Magic in the Making pt. 1

A spring day of warm sun, gentle breeze, scent of flowers and bird song was perfected by a visit to Sarah P.. Duke Gardens in Durham  NC. Join my photo tour of our magical couple of hours and celebrate spring!

                                                                  WELCOME!

The water cascading from this fountain was captivating. The flowers in the center of the fountain are a combination of metal and enamel, they are Iris - my favorite.

Nothing says Grand Gardens more than an exquisite fountain as an entry focal point.  Duke Gardens reminded me of a visit long ago to Longwood Gardens in Pa.  Formal gardens with incredible landscape vistas and no shortage of gardeners to keep it looking perfect even as the season is renewed and  so much is to be done.

This is the fountain at the center of that focal point it is joyous and surrounded by seating and beds of flowers to be the burst of color expected in a few short weeks.

Similar to the grand landscapes of Newport RI, these gardens are enhanced by formal structures for rest and contemplation.

A professional photographer and a bride made their way through the gardens capturing perfect memories.

                               AHHHH! Spring is in the air!        www.sarahpdukegardens.org