The Good Life in Virginia: Part 1 - The Garden at Stonewall Jackson's Home-Lexington, Virginia

29 May 2009

Part 1 - The Garden at Stonewall Jackson's Home-Lexington, Virginia

A couple of weeks ago I took a little ride to Lexington, Virginia. Lexington is the home to several interesting attractions and one of my favorite and oft visited spots is Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson's home . This house is the only one that Jackson ever owned and it is located right in town. The garden is beautiful and I thought you might enjoy some photographs of it. Isn't this clover heavenly? And, the little johnny jump ups peeking out are so precious.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...: Lovely. I really need to get out to other parts of Virginia and check them out.

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal; 29 May, 2009 12:25
Barb said...: Can't wait to see more of this garden in another post!; 29 May, 2009 16:51
Gaelyn said...: Beautiful. I just love johny jumpups.; 29 May, 2009 20:26
Kritter Keeper at Farm Tails said...: now i know what crimson and clover looks like in that song...wanted to click on your book...looks good but nothing happened. will look it up on amazon. i absolutely love pretty retro and casual tablecloths! will you do one on aprons? seems like the 50's type aprons are back...so pretty.; 30 May, 2009 00:16
DeniseinVA said...: Need to get out to Lexington, one of these days. Your photos are lovely. Look forward to Part 2.; 30 May, 2009 02:17
Merisi said...: I agree, that clover field is oh so beautiful, the blossom seem to sway in perfect harmony. The Johnny-Jump-Ups are endearing!

Just the other day was I trying to remember this little viola's name. I photographed one in a Viennese garden.; 30 May, 2009 09:40
Anil P said...: The clovers are lovely indeed. Together they present a nice shade of colour.; 30 May, 2009 11:17
Gail said...: Wonderful photos. I have never been but someday, maybe...; 30 May, 2009 21:49
Laughing Orca Ranch said...: Wow Erin. Just lovely. Your photos are like decadent truffles in a golden box.....tasting them, leaves you wanting more.

I hope you are have a wonderful weekend, my friend.

~Lisa; 31 May, 2009 03:13
Louise said...: This clover is really pretty and great to have the growing tips on the plaque. x; 31 May, 2009 13:33
MedaM said...: The clove flowers are really lovely and its beautiful colour mixed with green leaves make wonderful photo! Both photos are just great!; 01 June, 2009 10:23