Being the plant lovers that we are, there are several places that we like to just be in and enjoy.
One of those places is the Bayview Garden and Nursery, and the added bonus right now in late spring in the Laburnum Walk.
Yes, Laburnum is Golden Chain Tree, here trained over two sets of arches. Beautiful!When the Laburnum is done, there are also roses. Of course we had to prowl around enough to find some other pretty things. Tom suggested I should buy this Aloe and add it to the patio pot collection. I said it was too big, and kinda' scary looking. I have a few pokey Aloe already, but they are small and "tamer". The other place we like to go and just stroll is Langley, the Village By the Sea. We weren't planning to buy anything so we just looked at what was new and what was blooming. A few things were new and there was lots of blooming. Hand blown glass at the glass blowers shop in the old fire hall.
Bees buzzing on Allium.
Overlooking the marina. A sculpture garden shared by art gallery owners.We thought we were going to have to just look through the fence, but then a nice lady from the gallery came and opened up the gates. I took time to sit on a bench and enjoy before moving on. The street plantings along 2nd street were a riot of color. Melianthus major, Honey Bush. I don't think I've see this bloom before. Up next: Our next exploring was farther afield.
Wow! What an amazing assortment of garden beauty. I love those glass sculptures. They add such a splash of color.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful glory of a garden this morning. It lifted my spirits for sure.
ReplyDeleteThose arches were beautiful and that shot over the marina shows what a beautiful day you were enjoying. Also enjoyed those smooth sculptures.
ReplyDeleteI would be so broke if I lived in your area. Is there a movement to sell mostly natives or cultivars of natives?
ReplyDeleteThere are native plant societies and native plant sales, but most gardeners and landscapers are not interested in natives. Many native plants are being used now in freeway landscaping.
DeleteLarge parts of our garden are in natives, either original or planted by us. It makes sense to grow what's happy.
I'll bet when you go though these gardens one of you says, "Oh come and look at this." Then the other one says , "Oh look what's here." It's a good way to spend an afternoon "prowling" around.
ReplyDeleteEverything is so lush, green and blooming. We're just getting started here and our season is just too short.
ReplyDeleteI do love the arbor, how beautiful!
So very pretty! I love the golden chain arches, but everything was delightful. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe Laburnum growing over the arches is so lovely!! That's a pretty amazing place to walk around and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThat Golden Chain Tree is ever so pretty! :)
ReplyDeletewow yes a riot of color and beauty, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA visit to a garden centre is guaranteed to give you a lift.
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