gardens – Page 2 – Reflections

Labyrinth

This labyrinth was designed and planted in 2013 when I worked at this church. The lovely hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, in the centre behind the labyrinth was moved from the front entrance and is now thriving. Even though the place is now quite secluded and quiet, when I still lived there it was wide openContinue reading “Labyrinth”

Dad’s roses

After years of working long hours 12 months each year, my father retired at a relatively young age. He was 55 when my brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and decided to retire in order to spend more time with my brother, and with mom. My mother struggled so much after losing her son toContinue reading “Dad’s roses”

Random visits

This afternoon I enjoyed a semi-spontaneous visit on my patio when two choir kids and their mom stopped by to bring me a gift. They were hot and tired from a day of shopping and errands so I invited them to stay for a drink of cold juice. We had a lovely visit, talking aboutContinue reading “Random visits”

Daisies

I had to update my phone recently. It fell out of my hands one too many times, and the cracked screen didn’t allow me to read my messages easily. The new phone takes better photos. These are daisies…perhaps African daisies, but my free iPlant app is correct only about 20% of the time so itContinue reading “Daisies”

Beauty

This is the view from my bedroom window. Nine years ago I started a program of study which brought me to Victoria every few months. One day in April I took some time to walk through the gardens at the Government House. I was captivated by the beauty of the Rhododendrons. That day I madeContinue reading “Beauty”

Spring gardens

After the ten years I spent living in a country with no real change in seasons, except hot, hotter with rain and rainy, I was excited to come home to Canada, where we enjoy four distinct seasons each year. Eight years ago I moved to Victoria. We do have four seasons, although they are muchContinue reading “Spring gardens”