No visit to Boston in our glorious springtime is complete without strolling through the Arnold Arboretum. This sprawling, lush park was established in 1872, and is owned by Harvard University. Just hop off the Orange Line train at the Forest Hills “T” stop, and you’re there!
Skip along with me, now, as we ogle the rainbow colors of May in the Arboretum: the arguable crown jewel of Boston’s Emerald Necklace park system.
Whether or not you got to see these flowers in person on Lilac Sunday for Mother’s Day, I hope these photos can bring you a taste of the fragrance from the comfort of your own couch!
Gorgeous, eh? So which of these blooms would you most yearn to take home?

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Mary @Green Global Travel
Tuesday 3rd of June 2014
Those lilacs are beautiful! Lilacs always remind me of my maternal grandmother and peonies always remind me of my paternal grandmother. It's funny how certain flowers can bring back memories.
Micki
Sunday 1st of June 2014
How gorgeous! I'm a huge sucker for anything park or garden related. The Boston Arboretum looks like such a lovely place to sit down for a picnic or read a book.
Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.com
Sunday 1st of June 2014
I admit I have never been to an arboretum. Yikes! Gotta fill this gap in soon. The flowers are so lovely!
Marie @ Budgeting for Travel
Friday 30th of May 2014
Beautiful flowers. :) I love the purple ones. You're doing very good in taking these photos. Wow, pretty impressive.
Gran Canaria Local
Wednesday 28th of May 2014
We grew up in Nottingham where we used to enjoy visiting the Arboretum. Over in Gran Canaria, we're crazy for spring. For it's when the almond trees blossom.
Lillie
Saturday 31st of May 2014
Oooh-- almond trees! Romantic...