Usually if I take pictures of flowers in the UT Gardens in Knoxville, Tennessee, it’s during spring when redbuds and dogwoods and tulips burst forth. But since Amy has given us this challenge — A Photo Walk — in the fall, let’s see what the gardens have to offer.
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
It begins with the UT Color Garden — all in autumn tones — leading me down a path bordered with mighty color, showing off before winter.
A patchwork quilt of sorts emerges as individual flowers vie for attention.
In the heart of the gardens, an old truck faces the almost-blinding morning sun, but cares little. After all, you can stand anything surrounded by grasses and leaves and blooms reaching skyward.
A seat would be nice. Perhaps in the vegetable garden?
Or maybe I should push on ’til I reach the furthest boundary — a great vantage point from which to say good-bye.
I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.
L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
If you’d like to contribute to this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #117: A Photo Walk, just post your pictures, link them to Amy’s original post, and use the Lens-Artists tag so you can be found!
And then . . . go for a walk. It’s fall ya’ll!
Rusha
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Rusha, if there’s one silver lining to the Pandemic it’s getting people out of their houses and back into public parks and gardens for some sun and socializing. Henry Clay’s Historic home Ashland covers a large city block at the end of our street, and since the quarantine started it has been a veritable bee hive of activity, old and young alike. Bravo for you and the UT Color garden. ~James
Oh, the Places We See
I’d love to see Ashland — sounds fascinating. But then again, I’m a sucker for historic homes, gardens, and antiques used in new ways. So far, we’ve mostly done outside touring; in fact, not much is available inside yet. I do have quarantine fatigue, so gardens, battlefields, and harbors get my attention now!
Wandering Dawgs
Thanks for taking us along on your walk through this beautiful garden. The image of the truck is my favorite.
Oh, the Places We See
It’s pretty cool that they would opt for something rusty and weathered as opposed to something flowery and artsy, although there is both in this garden. The truck, though, is a favorite with many people.
pattimoed
A beautiful walk, Rusha in a place I’ve never been. The flowers are lovely. My favorite image is the rusting truck. I love the contrast. I’d like to visit these gardens. Lovely!
Oh, the Places We See
They used to be trial gardens to test new varieties of flowers. But now, the UT Gardens show off so much more. It’s a great resource for those of us who live in Knoxville — or for visitors on game days! Thanks for taking a look.
pattimoed
Sure!
Ana
A pleasure to share this walk!
Tina Schell
Hi Rusha, I’m told the reader commenting issue has been resolved – hurrah!!
WanderingCanadians
This looks like such a lovely place to go for a walk. I’m surprised at how many flowers are still in bloom given it’s the Fall.
Oh, the Places We See
We were as well. Weren’t expecting much but dead flowered, but when we got there, the garden was wearing another coat of many colors!
Tina Schell
Hi Rusha – well support has helped me to figure out why I was unable to comment directly altho I still can’t comment at the reader (still working on it). Loved your post which reminded me how much I used to love autumn in the northeast. still waiting for our beautiful purple sweetgrass to bloom altho I saw a few strands of it for the first time this morning. I do really love the crisp sunny days of autumn1
Oh, the Places We See
So glad you were able to iron this out. There always seems to be something. Thanks for your comments. As always, they mean a lot. Come to Knoxville, and we’ll stroll those gardens!
Curt Mekemson
Just the thing to lift my spirits as I hide inside on another smoke-filled day! Thanks, Rusha. –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
I’m so sorry for everyone in CA and OR. Take care of yourself. This is a tragedy for sure.
Walter Carl Taylor
Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for commenting! Means a lot!
JohnRH
Excellent photos and closeups. I love the butterfly bench.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. The bench is a new addition to the gardens. Not sure if it was donated by an alum or purchased by the university, but I like it as well!
Amy
Such a beautiful gallery of autumn flowers. I love the image of the old truck facing the morning sun especially.
Thank you for this enjoyable photo walk, Rusha. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. That old truck is a favorite. So many people stand beside it for pictures.
Loved the challenge this week!!
Anonymous
this is a test
tgeriatrix
Totally different but also very nice.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks! I participate in the photo challenge each week. It sort of stops the flow of what I’m working on, but I like the four ladies who do the challenge very much. It’s fun doing both! Appreciate your comments.