1. front entrance..., 2. pretty single rose..., 3. potager with nasturtium edging..., 4. clematis..., 5. "Red Rum" lavatera..., 6. play area..., 7. pretty hydrangea..., 8. antique moss rose..., 9. flower border near potager..., 10. antique moss rose in border..., 11. tea cup and saucer hose guide..., 12. artichokes, camomile and nasturtium..., 13. pretty pink rose..., 14. front garden..., 15. flower border..., 16. backyard deck..., 17. Meadow Rue..., 18. "Queen of Denmark" rose with clematis..., 19. view of potager..., 20. "Queen of Denmark" rose...
...as seen by all of last Sunday's East Vancouver Garden Tour visitors... The tour was incredibly well-attended -- there was a constant flow of visitors in my garden throughout the entire six hours of the tour... I was amazed! I'm sure the fact that the day turned out to be absolutely gorgeous (despite a very poor weather forecast the day before!) helped in the matter... I have to say that I had an absolute blast! -- a day spent in my garden with so many lovely, knowledgeable, insightful, interesting and interested garden-enthusiasts... what a treat! All the work I had put into the garden prior to the tour was so worth this day spent in my garden chatting with so many wonderful people... How rewarding! (Bonus: I also have the most well-tended June garden I've ever had!) I feel so fortunate that my garden was chosen to be part of this most amazing tour... Thank you organizers!
'Hope you're all having a good weekend -- I will be back very soon with more gnome tales...
...as seen by all of last Sunday's East Vancouver Garden Tour visitors... The tour was incredibly well-attended -- there was a constant flow of visitors in my garden throughout the entire six hours of the tour... I was amazed! I'm sure the fact that the day turned out to be absolutely gorgeous (despite a very poor weather forecast the day before!) helped in the matter... I have to say that I had an absolute blast! -- a day spent in my garden with so many lovely, knowledgeable, insightful, interesting and interested garden-enthusiasts... what a treat! All the work I had put into the garden prior to the tour was so worth this day spent in my garden chatting with so many wonderful people... How rewarding! (Bonus: I also have the most well-tended June garden I've ever had!) I feel so fortunate that my garden was chosen to be part of this most amazing tour... Thank you organizers!
'Hope you're all having a good weekend -- I will be back very soon with more gnome tales...
Beautiful garden and blog, congratulations!
Posted by: Laura | June 27, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Wow! Those pictures are magnificent. Lucky folks who were able to visit your garden must have been in seventh heaven.
It is wonderful that the weather was on your side!
Posted by: frances | June 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: jenny b harris | June 27, 2009 at 11:40 AM
What a sweet and old fashioned garden...I could sit with those beauties all day. I have a way to go...an acre with lots of open spaces still. It will come. Thank you for sharing. :)
Posted by: leanne | June 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
beautiful! i can imagine many people were in awe strolling through your garden.
Posted by: Jenni | June 27, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Please tell us more about the play area. The whole garden is
beautiful
Posted by: Bonnie | June 27, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Bri | June 28, 2009 at 04:21 AM
This is my dream garden - it looks heavenly. What a delight it must be to spend time in. Truly inspiring... like everything else you create! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Fran | June 29, 2009 at 03:29 AM
stunning! I love your beautiful roses.. my favorite!
Posted by: tiffany | June 29, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Your garden looks like a magical place.
Posted by: Anna R | June 30, 2009 at 10:50 PM
I love your sort of gardening, it's so beautiful, so relaxed, and so saying, come and sit and drink a glass of cool white wine.Though of course, as with everything that looks easy to achieve, I know it's not, there's lots of hard work involved! Thank you for the tour.
Vanessa X
Posted by: vanessa | July 01, 2009 at 10:40 AM
What a beautiful garden and I just love the tea cup.
Posted by: Jewel | July 01, 2009 at 02:57 PM
that is great. your garden is beautiful. so glad you had such a great day.
Posted by: kaite | July 01, 2009 at 05:00 PM
What a lovely, leafy, enchanted place.
Posted by: Sally | July 03, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Beautiful garden... You have a lovely blog, I've enjoyed my visit!
Posted by: angie.a | July 03, 2009 at 05:48 PM
You make me want to cross Canada (I am in Montreal) to see this beautiful garden!
Posted by: Lali | July 04, 2009 at 03:26 AM
what a lovely garden! I have such a black thumb and am envious. how nice to discover another Vancouver blogger out there doing such wonderfully colourful work.
Posted by: Olwyn Hughes | July 04, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Lovely garden, just love the colours en beautiful tings on your blog, it,s make me happppppy...........
Greeting from Sweden.
Posted by: bellavien | July 06, 2009 at 01:54 AM
Beata, your garden is magical! What a place to linger and dream...
Posted by: kirsten | July 06, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Fabulous garden.....would have loved to have been there! Thanks for sharing photos:)
Posted by: Linda Harre | July 07, 2009 at 06:04 AM
Amazing garden!
Posted by: Lisa | July 07, 2009 at 03:57 PM
I have missed your blog and it's gorgeous colors! I am so glad to be back in time to see your wonderful garden!! Your entire blog just puts me in a good mood!!!
Posted by: Leigh | July 07, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden! It looks like Alice in Wonderland might live there. The colors are so lovely - you must take wonderful care of it!
Posted by: Duabe | July 08, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Love every picture of it!
Love Jannet
Posted by: fluitenkruid | July 08, 2009 at 11:29 PM
What a great garden. Wish I was there to visit you!! Lovely place!!!
Posted by: jacoline (Lien) | July 15, 2009 at 11:50 PM
You're so lucky... what a beautiful garden. And a lovely blog too :)
Posted by: Leanda | September 19, 2009 at 03:06 AM
There are times when a glimpse into someones' garden brings a response of pure joy. Your garden is joy in bloom!
Posted by: Karen Brown | October 09, 2009 at 10:18 AM
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Posted by: Beata Basik | October 09, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Wow, it's really beautiful! I love it!
Posted by: Linda | November 02, 2009 at 01:52 AM
For dedicated gardeners, the appreciative looks of visitors are more than enough reason to continue with what you are doing. You have a very lovely garden; the splash of color is a joy to look at. With a garden that beautiful, that outdoor seating area is perfect.
Posted by: Jeremy Beauregard | April 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Those flowers are beautiful! They definitely make the world a better place. Ever had that feeling where you seemed to have a bad day and you came across a garden filled with colorful flowers? Somehow, they make you feel better, right? Actually, I had. ;)
Posted by: Elizaveta Kramer | May 04, 2012 at 07:57 AM
Your garden is really a must see! I’m sure your fellow gardeners and garden enthusiasts, enjoyed their tour. How many flower species do you have in your garden? Keep it up!
Posted by: Katy Eagles | August 23, 2012 at 08:57 AM