Tea in a butterfly garden

 This week we're going to the Smithsonian's butterfly garden in Washington, D.C. (followed by tea, of course!)

 

 



This little path off the Mall has an assortment of different flowers, all of which attract butterflies, arranged to show what would grow in different butterfly habitats in the Eastern U.S.

I started by passing oakleaf hydrangeas at the "wood's edge" portion of the garden,

 

 

 Moving next past the meadow,

 

 Before crossing into the urban garden

 

 

and around the corner past the wetlands.

(and a quick picture of water lilies for July's flower of the month)

 

The garden's official website provides a bit more information if you are interests. 

And, to cap off our garden visit, how about we go back to my little container garden for a butterfly tea?

This set by Grace's teaware was a Homegoods find.

Maybe a cup of Enchanted Forest green tea,

 

and peaches and cream scones?

I'll share the recipe for these scones later this week.

I'm joining these tea parties:

Tea Cup Tuesday ~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com/
Tuesday Cuppa Tea~ http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/

Bernideen's Friends Sharing Tea 

Rose Chintz Cottage's Tea Time Tuesday

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~Irish Blessing