Visions of River Farm
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Visions of River Farm

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

Zinnias overflow from the flowerbeds in the Maze within the Children’s Garden.

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

A border of day lilies float above the fallen purple blossoms from the Chaste Tree.

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

A blossoms of the Chaste Tree decorate the base of the tree.

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

Pan plays in the back of the garden beyond the rose arbors.

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

Cone flowers create a border near the edge of the Children’s Gardens.

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

The Andre’ Bluemel Meadow

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

"A Shower of Roses" by Kathleen Strukoff

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

"Wild Lupines Near the Potomac" by Kathleen Strukoff

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

"River Farm Arbor" by Diane McClaugherty

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

"River Farm Overlook" by Diane McClaugherty

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Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette

Impatiens and hydrangeas border the garden wall beyond the entrance drive.

Summer is in full bloom at the American Horticulture Society’s headquarters at River Farm. Visitors are welcome weekdays and Saturdays through Sept. 25 to tour the garden the current exhibit at the main house. On display now is a selection of paintings of River Farm by members of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association. River Farm is located at 7931 East Boulevard Drive. Visit <a href=http://www.ahs.org >www.ahs.org</a>for more.