409. AMONG THE AZALEAS
A lovely little stroll through the gardens behind the house at 2391 Kingstown Road, route 108 just south of route 138 in Kingston, RI.


REPLACED by Clue 409a

Kinney Azalea Garden is absolutely amazing during flowering season, Mid-April to late May, but it can be enjoyed for a stroll most any time of year. Formerly owned by a URI botany professor, it showcases many varieties of azaleas and other plants in a charming setting. To find this somewhat hidden spot (which we literally drove by for years without ever realizing it was there until another letterbox alerted us! ;-), drive route 138 about 3 miles west from route 1, or east quite a few more miles from exit 3 off 95. Turn south onto route 108 at the light, and scarcely a quarter mile, turn left into 2391 Kingston Rd. at what looks like a narrow driveway with a very small sign for the gardens. Park behind the house and walk straight into the gardens towards the Moon Gate. From there, wander northward to find Godzilla Bend and continue meandering until you reach the two-faced Troll Bridge. Facing the redhead, simply look under the left-hand side of the bridge's front step to find a tiny memento of blooming flowers resting near the beam!

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