WHEATON, MD — This running water, photographed on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, is located next to the Brookside Gardens’ Visitor Center, where visitors typically begin their journey through the park. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)
WHEATON, MD — A sign labeling the plant celosia argentea, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. These types of signs are commonly found throughout Brookside Gardens and serve as labels for the wide variety of plants. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)
WHEATON, MD — A statue of two frogs in Brookside Gardens, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. This statue is located in the Children’s Garden near the beginning of the trail. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)
WHEATON, MD — Diane (last name withheld for safety reasons) poses for the camera in Brookside Gardens on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. “I love flowers and the weather is gorgeous. So, I’m out for a walk,” she said. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)
WHEATON, MD — A picture of petunias growing in Brookside Gardens on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)
WHEATON, MD — These flowers, photographed between two trees on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, are known as Home Run Shrub Roses. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)
WHEATON, MD — Mark Thompson poses for the camera on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Having lived in Wheaton for 20 years, he enjoys walking through Brookside Gardens every once in a while. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)
WHEATON, MD — A blue fountain residing within Brookside Gardens, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. There are several fountains of differing designs placed throughout the park. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)
WHEATON, MD — Dr. Stephen Gleason poses for the camera on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. In his retirement, he periodically visits Brookside Gardens, intending to catch monarch butterflies. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)
WHEATON, MD — One of several gazebos located in Brookside Gardens, photographed Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. They serve as useful landmarks while traversing the park. (Yari Jamali/JOUR604)