Autumn Tiptoes in to Sayen Gardens
Those of you who read my articles in the Packet and U.S. 1 (Business!) Newspaper, and sometimes the Times of Trenton, know that I am often asked to signal an upcoming or newly present season for these generous editors. I am always overwhelmed that our enlightened heads of journalism in this region increasingly realize the importance of nature, on so many levels — from the aesthetic to health to native species to tempering climate change and consequent dire storms. Recently both U. S. 1 and the Packet generously published my entry-into-autumn stories.
Sayen Hydrangea of early October
Today, I was privileged to stroll Sayen Gardens with two friends, Jody and Melisande. Both artists, both highly keyed to nature, they know that lovely haven off Hughes Road, off Quaker Bridge Road, in all seasons and all conditions. They study the plantings and waterways along each path with the intensity of owners in their own gardens. They frequently express wonder at the ever-changing beauty, and often voice thanks that our counties around here know how to care for gardens so that we may marvel in this way.
Mr. Sayen’s Handsome 1912 Home
Autumn is subtly arriving at Sayen. Come with me and see what you can see. Even by the time this post is published, the burgeonings, the fadings, the colorings will have altered.
Sayen’s Autumnal Juxtaposition
Sayen Fruiting Magnolia
Color In the Dark Woods, Sayen Gardens
Old Wood and New Grasses, Sayen Autumn
Autumnal Transformation of Japanese Maple at Sayen Gardens, October
Bench Memorializing Legendary Sayen Gardener
Rainbowed Spray in Sayen Garden Pond
If Monet Painted Rainbows
The Pledge, Sayen Fountain
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I really like that umbrella fountain. We haven’t been to Sayen gardens in quite some time, but it looks as lovely as ever.
THank you for commenting, Brendas. It is simply exquisite, changes every few weeks if not days. A lovely interlude, so close to the madness of Route 1 and malls. Time travel. Appreciatively, c
I don’t think I’ve ever been there. What an oversight! p.
I wonder how we missed it, P it’s not the least bit rugged, and it is small/concentrated – but we might go there while you’re here… you might need the Sourlands, tho c
I love the way you write and your appreciation for nature. Always look forward to your posts.
Ray, thank you so very much for this comment, a rich blessing after a tumultuous work day yesterday. It matters so much to be in nature, as you well know, as you live, and to share it. We are blessed to live in a time when ‘the sharin’ is easy’… Smiles and gratitudes, c