Are the winter blues setting in? Feel like you’ll never thaw? Are you aching for the first signs of spring? We totally get it, so here’s a gorgeous, little-known spot where it’s spring all year long.
Even in the middle of winter, the Botanic Garden of Smith College lets you wander through their beautiful (and warm!) glass greenhouses and breathe in the scent of spring. If you’re longing for an escape from the frost and craving the fragrance of blooming flowers, you need to visit this magical attraction.
The wintery Smith College greenhouses may not look too spectacular from the outside...
As soon as you enter, you’ll be met with the enchanting scent of tangerine, flowering olive (also a citrusy scent), lemon grass, lavender, bay leaf and vetiver, among many others.
The greenhouses are also a great place for budding gardeners to learn about how to grow useful plants, like edible herbs and flowers, medicinal plants, and even plants that can be made into perfume.
Admission to this amazing spot is free, though a donation of $2 is suggested. Their hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, which makes it a perfect weekend adventure.
Please check the Botanic Garden’s website to see what’s in season before you go. Some of the flowers pictured above may not be in bloom all winter, but there is always something magical flowering.
The Botanic Garden of Smith College is located at 16 College Lane, Northampton.
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