Spring In Full Bloom-the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
Yesterday was yet another spectacular spring day and I took the opportunity to visit the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery. Known as the “Resting Place of California Pioneers”, the cemetery was established in 1849 and chronicles California history from the Gold Rush through today.
A diverse group rests here: from Civil War veterans to famous citizens and former residents of diverse cultural heritage.
The cemetery has an “Adopt a Plot” program and volunteers take over the gardening of their selected plots. The result is a spectacular display of mainly perennial beauties.
These guys seemed to group together in dappled sunlight, shying away from full sun.
These colorful fellows were everywhere, providing a spectacular show of color.
The unfurled flowers of this hyacinth resembled a thistle, unlike any other hyacinth I’ve seen.
This Plot Adopter took the simple route and surrounded the gravestones with a sea of daisies.
All the steps are imbedded with marbles or stones, adding yet another layer of charm.
The Visitor’s Center is a tiny structure and I’m guessing the proprietor feeds the squirrels-they were boldly begging for treats, just in this one area!
I loved the cool green of this bush in the midst of all that color.
This tiny flower holds a surprise pop of color in its throat. (Click on the photo to enlarge.)
I love, love the bark on this very old Crepe Myrtle.
Sometimes nature creates unusual growth patterns. I love the elegant sweep of this Bridal’s Wreath.
Oh if you could just smell this wisteria! I hope you enjoyed your tour and spring has arrived in your neck of the woods!
Lovely thanks for sharing
Roxane when I saw the huge crepe myrtle I was thinking of you! As I recall from either PIQF, Houston or your blog, you have done a fabulous piece based on the bark of a crepe!!
Great photos. Isn’t this cemetery just great?!?
You’ve probably been there many times. I never get tired of it and find it a great way to grab some peace. It’s just so relaxing and beautiful.
Beautiful! Sometimes cemetery’s are the most wonderful places to visit!
Yes, I am finding that to be true. I am not greatly interested in tombstones but many times they are beautiful and peaceful places, full of inspiration.
Thanks Jenny – my great grand parents are there and it has been ages since I visited. I love the heritage roses in the summer.
YES!! We missed the roses this time-the cemetery was actually closed so we walked in from the other part-too far away from the roses. How cool that you have kin there-you really ARE native Californian aren’t you? I can’t imagine the changes since your great grands were here!
How jealous of your actual spring weather! It is so cold and windy here in North Carolina. Thank you for sharing the beautiful flowers.
It’s just a little late for you-and it will be so sweet when it comes! Nothing like that Carolina blue sky!