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   user-1020932 09/11/2013

   i would stop and linger there as well. glad to see V. bonariensis (verbena on a stick) i always like that plant anywhere it is growing and any garden structures always ignite my curiosity (nosiness) beautiful resting spot and family photo area

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   gloriaj 09/11/2013

   This is a zoo, WOW. Beautiful. I would visit here anytime.

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   user-1020932 09/11/2013

   gloriaj, if you see this,,,,,i am now covered up in figs. hope yours are beginning to ripen

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   wGardens 09/11/2013

   AH, what a lovely treat for zoo visitors! Great photos, also!!! (esp. love the clematis!) Looks like a wonderful all-day venture.

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   Tim_Zone_Denial_Vojt 09/11/2013

   Looks great! Honestly, i think this is the best time of year for most containers: dense and exhuberant! Nice work.

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   user-1020932 09/11/2013

   vojt, i agree those containers are exuberant and dense but sadly here at home my containers are starting to look worn out. not sure if they are getting tired or i am getting tired

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   meander_michaele 09/11/2013

   What a beautiful public space...is it located near the entry/exit area or well inside the zoo area? And what is housed in the building that looks like a glass conservatory? All plants? some butterflies? gift shops? reptile house?

   tractor, sorry about Newt. It is always so heartbreaking to have to intervene and put a pet down even when we know it's for the best.

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   meander_michaele 09/11/2013

   What a beautiful public space...is it located near the entry/exit area or well inside the zoo area? And what is housed in the building that looks like a glass conservatory? All plants? some butterflies? gift shops? reptile house?

   tractor, sorry about Newt. It is always so heartbreaking to have to intervene and put a pet down even when we know it's for the best.

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   janetsfolly 09/11/2013

   Yes, this is beautiful! A perfect reminder that these places were originally conceived as zoological GARDENS. I'm thinking how I can manage a trip to Toledo before frost, hmmm. Anyway, thanks for some new and lovely container ideas!

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    tractor1 09/11/2013

    meander1: thank you very much for your kind words, I'm stalling a bit but Newt's days are few, poor little guy is having trouble eating.

    I like the patio in the last photo on the right. If anyone is interested there are lots more photos at the Toledo Zoo's web site; two links at the bottom of this page: http://www.toledozoo.org/site/page/conservatory_and_gardens

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    alan60 09/11/2013

    meander1 The garden is located near our Broadway entrance and adjacent to formal garden and greenhouse. The conservatory houses a tropical plant collection.

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    GrannyMay 09/11/2013

    Thanks for sending these photos Alan. What a beautiful place to enjoy! I'm always delighted to see roses, but especially when they are combined with other plants instead of being in a separate bed surrounded by plain dirt or mulch. Congratulations on keeping them looking so productive at this time of year.

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    ancientgardener 09/11/2013

    tntreeman, where did you see Verbena bonariensis? It's one of my all-time favorites also, but I can't find it in these pictures, which are beautiful, by the way. I'm not into Zoos, but would go to this one to enjoy the gardens. Lovely.

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    user-1020932 09/11/2013

    ancientgardener is that not V. bonariensis in the first photo to the left of the cleome? there are some hot pink/red flowers between the cleome and what i thought was Verbena on a stick but i'm wrong quite often

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    bee1nine 09/11/2013

    I'm viewing a little later than usual. First though, nothing
    was mentioned what state the Toledo Zoo is in! I know it's in
    Ohio - but not everyone would have known.
    Anyway, enjoyed browsing though these lovely, selected garden
    photo's. Thank you for sharing, Alan!

    Hi tntreeman- Bopping in on your quest regarding V. bonarienis...yes, you are right- I see it too, in first photo
    and again in last, bottom right photo behind the bench. :)

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    Franckle 09/11/2013

    Living near Toledo, I have visited the zoo many times. These pictures don't do it justice. The architecture and the landscaping are wonderful. I'm glad to see it featured here.

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    cwheat000 09/11/2013

    Thanks for sharing this great place. Who would have thought it is a zoo? I am so sorry to hear about Newt as well. I will say a little prayer for him.

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    tractor1 09/11/2013

    cwheat000: Thank you and meander1 for caring about Newt. the little guy was put down this afternoon and I dug his grave in a storm... Newt is resting peacefully next to his barn.

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    meander_michaele 09/12/2013

    tractor, so sorry...I'm sure that was hard digging even if the ground was soft. Sounds like you picked a spot where he would come to mind even though he won't be there to be seen. Animals do live on in our hearts, don't they.