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The Azalea Trail, a wonderful event "not to be missed", a Houston tradition and it should be better than ever this year. Please join me in a few weeks... visiting the gardens and homes on the trails is a fun tradition for my family and friends. I have been enjoying the Azalea Trail ever since my room-mate in college, who was from Houston introduced me to the event. The homes are amazing and the gardens spectacular.... can't wait!!!
http://www.riveroaksgardenclub.org/AzaleaTrail.cfm
Bayou Bend - 2940 Lazy Lane or 6003 Memorial Drive
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, a branch of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is an oasis of nature and beauty located just five minutes from downtown Houston. Ima Hogg and her brothers Will and Mike Hogg chose this 14-acre site for their home in 1926. The stately John F. Staub mansion is filled with Miss Hogg’s extensive collection of American antiques and art. Tour the first floor central corridor, Philadelphia Hall. Bayou Bend is surrounded by natural woodlands and historical formal gardens which have been supervised and maintained by the River Oaks Garden Club since 1961. The Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center is a must-see, LEED silver certified building. Be sure to visit the urban gardens and enjoy the native plantings.
