Great Day Out: Green Spring Garden's Children's Garden

Last Friday The Beloved was off for the July 4th holiday. As far as weather allows, family days off always include a picnic - there's nothing quite like eating outside! After a stop at Panera Bread for their Strawberry and Poppyseed Chicken Salad we headed to one of our favorite places -  the children's garden at Green Spring Gardens.

 

There are picnic benches and tree trunk seats right beside the Children's Garden. Miss O loves its open invitation to touch, dig and investigate.

Dotted around this garden are fun wildlife habitats that you could copy at home - the area hums with butterflies, bees, critters and birds.

They have done a great job using texture, smell and color to draw children to nature. Every time we go we discover something new - it's such a treat!

Green Spring is a hidden gem - so pack your sandwiches and fill a flask - we'll see you by the bird cafe!