River Market

Located along the Arkansas River, the River Market was developed in an former warehouse district. There are resturants, art museums, and park areas. The main branch of the Little Rock Public Library is in the River Market along with their great used book store. My son and I spent the day in the area. We purchased lunch in the area and took it outside to eat. This is a picture of my son Matt sitting on the River Market pig.

Little Rock

I lived in Little Rock for 20 years. I was back for a visit last week. It took coming back to realize how many places there were to visit. All of the places I am going to share are in walking distance of each other. Let's start at the Little Rock Visitor's Center, Curran Hall built in 1842. When I was a Master Gardener I help plant the garden around Curran Hall and I alway like to visit to see how everything has developed.

Anthony Chapel

Garvan Woodland Gardens also has a beautiful glass chapel.

Lots of Camellias

All of the camellias were blooming at Garvan Woodland Gardens. Here are a few.

Water, Water, Water

Throughout Garvan Woodland Gardens you hear the sound of running water. There are areas with ferns growing around small pools and several water falls.

Tulips at Garvan Woodland Gardens

I saw a sea of tulips on my visit to Garvan Woodland Gardens. About 70% of the tulips were blooming. They made a picture along several walkways. There were even tulips in the women's restroom.

Garvan Woodland Gardens

I am in Little Rock this week. Yesterday I drove over to Hot Springs to visit Garvan Woodland Gardens. I will be posting photos for the next few days. Today's post are photos from the train garden. Any time the trains are running there is an engineer there to prevent problems. One of the cars had broken loose and the engineer was reattaching it when I took the picture.

First Day of Spring in Northwest Arkansas

Snow started about the same time that Spring officially started yesterday in Northwest Arkansas. Here are some photos. You cannot see the jonquils blooming for the snow. The birds are busy at the birdfeeders and my Spring flag looks out of place.

Secure Cat

Hunter has taken to staying inside in the damp cold. He loves the down comforter and stretches out full length. I think that is a sign of a very secure cat.

Signs of Spring

Winter this year has been long, cold, and dreary. It seems like Spring as been very slow to show up. My crocus just started to bloom last week. I couldn't resist posting pictures.

Organic Gardening

I went 20 miles south the the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks for a class on Organic Gardening. The class was great. If you live in the area it will be repeated in April so sign up. I took a few pictures of us in the Vegetable Garden listening to our instructor. You can tell that it was a great day after months of cloudy cold weather. A new feature at the Garden is Reading Railroad. The cars are benches and there is a listening pit where children can sit and listen to stories.