Rosedown Plantation is a beautiful experience even on a hot day.
St. Francisville
Afton Villa Gardens
Afton Villa Gardens, St. Francisville, is in my top three list of beautiful gardens in Louisiana. The gardens are built on the ruins of the plantation which was destroyed by fire in 1963.
Afton Villa Gardens
Afton Villa Garden Statue
During the Audubon Pilgrimage, which is held towards the end of March every year, the field of daffodils are in full bloom.
Field of Daffodils
Tulips were in full bloom all around the garden.
Daffodils
Rosedown Plantation
Rosedown Plantation is in my top 3 list of the most beautiful plantation gardens in Louisiana. However, the garden’s has the most distinguish history. Daniel and Martha Tumbull build Rosedown in 1834. The gardens were overseen by Martha who keep record of every plant that was planted in the garden and where it was planted. Her journal of the garden is keep in the LSU Archives and a copy is used to maintain the gardens.
Rosedown Plantation
Rosedown Plantation – Back view
Rosedown Plantation – Gardens
Rosedown Plantation – Gardens from Balcony
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