Art inspiration, nature appreciation, and travel tips.
There are such things as strictly sculpture gardens such as in East Jesus but this Victorian garden also included many flowers, plants, and trees. Some like the Arbutus trees are native to Vancouver Island but others, such as one that my friend in California grows, are not. Unfortunately this garden … [Read more...]
I finally checked out the Abkhazi Garden in Victoria, British Columbia last weekend. It was created by a Georgian prince and his princess who lived here on Vancouver Island. Statues of Abkhazi Garden A few gardens that I've visited have mingled pieces of art amongst the foliage. At Abkhazi Garden, … [Read more...]
My Dad designed a garden that flowers all year long. Vancouver Island, Canada is in the Pacific-Northwest rain forest. These photos are from the end of April. Rhododendrons His favourite shrubs were Rhododendrons because they're evergreen and have masses of bright flowers. When he lived in New … [Read more...]