Growing with the Garden:

Como Conservatory

Just for fun, I thought I'd compare pictures of Evelyn's growing up.  We frequently visit the Como Park Conservatory during all times of the year - a brief retreat from the Midwestern seasons - a touch of the tropics, exotic and floral paradise!   

We love all the rooms of the Conservatory, but especially enjoy the quiet solitude of the North Garden.  The first glimpse of the Koi pond offers a great observation post for inquisitive little children.

December 2009

October 2011

Tropical escape!

It's that time of year again where the snow and ice and frigid cold become (almost) too much to handle... but just when it seems as though Minnesota winters will last forever, a glimmer of hope arises in the form of tropical, exotic orchids!  Welcome to the Como Conservatory Orchid Show!