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Mary Livingston Ripley Garden



The last garden that I want to share from my Washington D.C. trip is the Mary Livingston Ripley Garden, part of the Smithsonian Gardens. This tiny garden, located in an alley between the Mall and the neighboring street, exudes charm. It was packed with perennials, annuals, shrubs and trees and each plant was labeled.











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LostRoses said…
Some alley! That's quite the little jewelbox of a garden. I'd say you had a very successful trip to D.C.
August 18, 2007 at 4:29 PM
chuck b. said…
Another wonderful garden. The hardscape makes this one very different. But it's lovely. What's that thorny-leafed plant? A solanum?
August 20, 2007 at 6:31 PM
chuck b. said…
And are those gigantic castor beans?
August 20, 2007 at 6:32 PM
chuck b. said…
I mean, castor bean plants.
August 20, 2007 at 6:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Chuck, I don't know what the thorny plant is. It was labeled but I didn't make a note of it. Those are indeed castor bean plants. Isn't that color wonderful?
August 22, 2007 at 6:06 PM
Anonymous said…
The Ripley Garden is a(mainly) undiscovered gem in D.C. Whenever I'm in the city (3-4 times a yr.) I make it a point to get there. The chief gardener is a delightful, dedicated woman who loves to fill the place with unique plants. She gives tours some afternoons. It's filled with color, unique plants, many fanciful birdhouses, a great fountain, and a place to linger. Great photos.
August 23, 2007 at 1:33 PM
Deviant Deziner, aka Michelle said…
That is some beautiful garden but the Garden Photography is even more stunning !

Beautiful photography !
August 28, 2007 at 11:39 AM
janet said…
thanks for the wonderful images of the Ripley Garden. I am so glad you enjoyed the garden. I have had the pleasure of planting and maintaining the garden for the past 10 years. Yes, the thorny plant is a Solanum -- bonus points to Chuck b. It is Solanum quitoense, otherwise known as Lu-Lu Fruit or Naranjillo. easy to grow from seed -- gets quite massive (and dangerous) in one season.
all the best - janet draper
December 17, 2007 at 6:58 AM
Sweet Home and Garden Carolina said…
That is one beautiful garden, Phillip. It is so much better than the one on our street because it has a lot of bold foliage, shrubs and textures.
January 11, 2008 at 3:19 PM
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