Trip to Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
April 14, 2008
The Indoor Children's Garden

There are marvelous gardens at Longwood Gardens to occupy an adult for as long as the legs hold up.  But this area is really special.  It is designed for children and everything is child-sized and child height.

The garden occupies one corner of the conservatory.  The temperature is pleasant - not too warm nor too humid.

These hummingbirds spit into the flowers. Parents are encouraged to bring a towel and change of clothes for the little ones who enjoy splashing in the fountains.
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The pelican has a mouthful of fish who spit at the swimming fish.

The salamander spits into the shell bowl.

This lizard has the cutest expression as he basks in his shell-pool.

This hallway is about 4 1/2 feet high.  At the end you can see a kid-sized pie-shaped staircase.  At the base is a small basin/fountain.
Here it is.
And it has dry ice spurting out.
Some kids loved it, but some found it scary.

These are two of the three creatures spitting into the flowerpot.

This guy drools!
Even the handrails are remarkable.

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The birds in a nest are adorable.

There are many more fountains.  It is worth a trip to see something designed for kids that exhibits a wonderful combination of art and whimsy.

Photos by Leslie

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Published 4/14/08