Exposed - the Secret Life of Roots at the US Botanical Garden

It's always a good time to stop at the US Botanical Garden on a Monday morning. And so we did - to see the new exhibit "Exposed - the secret life of roots." Before we reached the roots area, we quickly ran through the orchids and succulents sections. Passing by the pools of water surrounded by citrus trees, the Christmas trains exhibit area has been replaced with two huge walls of roots. It is a sight to behold. Most of the roots were taller than us - a lot taller. It reminded me - in height anyway - of the red ant tunnels that my FSU biology professor has written, photographed, and casted so much about. On the exit glass door facing the Capitol Building are decals of vegetables that represent what soon will be growing in the gardens outside all around the building itself. Or maybe they serve as reminders about what to think about growing in your own garden. This is one of my favorite places to visit as the seasons change because there is always something different to see. It's so bright and pleasant, but a little warm when you're still wearing winter coats. After our stop here we headed out to the Mall and back to our favorite breakfast spot. It's a nice way to start the week and sure beats going to work.