Whilst on tour for my latest book, I was able to visit both the Garfield Park Conservatory and its sister conservatory, Lincoln Park, which though smaller than the GPC, is of equal stature in character. Built in the 1890s, Lincoln Park is over a decade older than its counterpart and its industrial elements surely come through the verdant environment.
I didn't take as nearly the same number of photos as I did as the Garfield Park Conservatory, but that's largely because Lincoln Park is quite a bit smaller, but equally as beautiful. Check out some of the images from the walk here.
As you walk into the Conservatory, you're met with a pond, statue, and lush scenery.
Some taro leaves and papyrus growing up out of the pond at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. I love how contemplative the statue is, perched above the water.
I was surprised to see a Kigalia africana, which is aptly named a "Sausage tree". I had only seen these growing native in Mozambique, where I harvested them.
Flamingo flower at the Lincoln Park Conservatory
Red Philodendron under the haze and humidity of the Lincoln Park Conservatory
I love the industrial components of the Conservatory combined with the organic nature of the Philodendron.
Piper ornatum
Hypoestes phyllostachya or Polka dot plant
Monstera obliqua or Swiss cheese plant
Hoya in a hanging basket, Lincoln Park Conservatory.
Fern in basket in the Fern Room
Pilea peperomioides
