HI friends! Hope you had a fabulous weekend! We were b-u-s-y, busy! Brunch on Saturday with the Hubs, plus a prenatal fitness workshop and tickets to see Eddie Izzard on Saturday. While on Sunday we a tennis lesson plus a visit the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. I seriously love springtime in New York. Everything starts to bloom, people are out and about and sidewalk cafes are open for business. You wouldn’t think living in an urban jungle that there would be much in the way of greenery, but in reality, there are tons of flowers and trees blooming throughout the city.
In fact, ever since we visited the New York Botanical Gardens last month to view the Orchid Show, I’ve heard how wonderful the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens are. So this weekend we decided to drive out to Brooklyn and explore the gardens.
I’m so glad we went! Everything there was so lush and green and incredibly beautiful. The New York Botanical Gardens were lovely but outside of the Orchid Show, there were no other flowers or interesting gardens.
Right away when we walked in I was struck by the beautiful Japanese peony garden. They were so gorgeous, not to mention huge!
Unfortunately we missed the cherry blossoms but the tree lines path was still gorgeous and incredibly peaceful.
I think my favorite part of the whole garden was the azaleas section. The colors were so vibrant they almost glowed neon!
I loved the all the pinks and purples. Plus there were people just lying in the grass enjoying the day. I felt as far away from the city as possible!
We were a little too early for the rose garden since they don’t bloom until June but next month the garden above is going to be brimming with beautiful roses.
Of course walking around this garden we developed a huge appetite. The outdoor cafe at the garden was actually really good! I had this delicious kale salad with spinach, pepitas, kombucha squash, quino and a bit of pecorino cheese.
I wondered if it came from the gardens? Apparently their produce and herbs are donated to food pantries, however.
Once we were fueled up we walked the rest of the gardens, checking out the Japanese pond and gardens, the herb garden, Shakespeare’s garden and the fragrance garden.
Readers, what did you do this weekend? Does it feel like spring where you live? Do you feel like the weekends are just flying by lately?
Holly
May 18, 2014What a great weekend for the botanical gardens and a good walk!
FitBritt
May 27, 2014Agreed!
Kim
May 18, 2014Gorgeous pictures of the gardens!!!
And, you look amazing – hope you feel amazing!
We put our boat in the water – sure sign of summer!!!
FitBritt
May 27, 2014Thanks Kim! How exciting you put your boat in the water! I love being in a boat on the water.
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat
May 19, 2014What a great way the spend the day! The gardens are absolutely gorgeous!
FitBritt
May 27, 2014It was so nice to stroll through them!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
May 19, 2014Finally feels like spring!!! If you like botanical gardens, road trip North to the ones in Montreal! They are incredible. So happy you had a nice day 🙂
FitBritt
May 27, 2014I definitely will have to see the Montreal gardens at some point!
Shawna
May 19, 2014such lovely pix, and such a beautiful wknd here in NYC to enjoy the gardens! i went there once a couple of years ago when i first moved here and it was lovely. i actually ran the Bk Half on Saturday and we ran by that area, and i was thinking i need to get there again!
FitBritt
May 27, 2014I saw so many left over signs from the Brooklyn Half. I actually didn’t even think about it but it was a good thing we decided to go on Sunday instead of Saturday!
Allie
May 19, 2014WOW!!! No one would ever guess that all those gorgeous photos were taken in NYC! It looks like you had a really amazing time. There is truly nothing better then all this sunshine…and the flowers don’t hurt either!
FitBritt
May 27, 2014I know, right! I am so enjoying the warm weather and sun. I never want to be indoors!
Lisa @ Lulu's Big Adventure
May 19, 2014What gorgeous pictures! Spring in NYC is so lovely. And I always love how much greenery there is in the city; it’s just one of the many things I love about New York.
FitBritt
May 27, 2014Me too Lisa! 🙂
Karen - Fit in France
May 19, 2014I love peonies and Iris’ ! Both are out here in France too. Spring is definitely here… I can feel summer right around the corner. I love this time of year.
FitBritt
May 27, 2014I really want to get a bouquet of peonies for my house. They are so pretty!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health
May 19, 2014Wow, so beautiful! You’re right, I would have never guessed NYC had so many pretty flowers and gardens.
You look so cute too! I can’t wait to see you with a round little belly in a few months. 🙂
FitBritt
May 27, 2014Thanks Sarah! I am so excited to finally “pop!”
Megan @ The Skinny-Life
May 20, 2014That is so beautiful! Hard to imagine that is in NYC. I always think crazy, big city and skyscrapers.
Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama
May 20, 2014YAY! I am so happy you came over to Brooklyn 🙂 I need to go see the gardens soon before it gets too hot! You look so cute in your maxi skirt! 🙂 I love it. Spring in NY is the happiest time, then it get hot and slightly miserable lol
FitBritt
May 27, 2014Thanks Nellie! We had such a nice day in BK! A good change of scenery.
Melanie @ Happy Being Healthy
May 21, 2014Oh my gosh I HEART NYC so much and I love all of your pictures!!!! Beautiful! Several of those pics make me want to go for a ruuuuuuun! Love!
FitBritt
May 27, 2014NYC is such a crazy place. It’s all urban jungle and then I find this!
Lauren @ Focused To Be Fit
May 27, 2014All of those flowers are beautiful! I love seeing people out and about too, it makes me happy! Weekends are TOTALLY flying by. Boo – make them stop!!