A border of tulips and bellis daisies is a cheerful sight on a grey day.
Sometimes the blogging motivation wanes. This is one of those times. So I'm sharing more photos of Butchart Gardens with you from last week's visit.
More pink cloud trees. The placement of these trees is so artfully done - every vista has one or two or a host of them. My garden planning is more hit and miss. Mine is definitely at its best in summer when everything is lush and full and I admire gardeners who can add interest at every season.
A perfectly lovely camellia - such glossy leaves!
Here's the question - does anyone know what kind of plant this is? It was in the indoor garden alongside orchids and other exotic plants. The petals are very sharp and poky as my young companion discovered.
One of my favorite views in the garden. I love the curve of the stepping stones and the glimpse of the red bridge in the distance and in the reflection. All the shades of green are restful. A pathway of possibility.
Here's the cute - Mister F giving Nana a look that says, "I don't think I'm allowed to be here behind the ficus tree, but I'm not sure. I'll just charm her with my blue eyes."
Spring break is zooming by. Some of my list has been accomplished, other things have fallen by the wayside. That's just the way things go.
Hope your week is going well.
I was going through your beautiful photos -- especially enjoying the pretty flowers and the stepping stones across the pond (wondering if we could do that at our place) ...then I saw Mr. Cute and a BIG smile appeared on my face! Totally adorable!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Aimee
Wonderful flowers and a very cute Mister F!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I don't know what that exotic plant is, but somebody will surely recognize it; it has a very interesting and distinctive flower.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful images!
Aww so cute little baby
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place and I love flowers xx
What a beautiful place!! It must have been lovely to visit. I don't know what the plant is, although I think that it might be some sort of bromeliad perhaps. Let us know if you can find out as I would be interested to know! xx
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of the amazing Bromeliad plants. What a beauty.
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ReplyDeleteOkay, now that I have my foot in the door...so nice to see pretty flowers, your favorite view in the garden, and your favorite grandson who does look a wee bit mischievous in the cutest way possible.
DeleteI'm chuckling at Mister F's sweet expression.
ReplyDeleteThe sights at Butchart continue to be beautiful. I love the combination of the roses with the daisies.
I see others have already mentioned the mystery plant being a bromeliad. That was going to be my guess too.
Enjoy the remainder of spring break.
These pictures make me cheerful. I really love spring time.
ReplyDeleteLorrie, I am smiling a wide, happy smile, thanks to your beautiful photos of all the pretties at Butchart Gardens. What an intriguing mystery flower, (sorry, have no idea what it's called), but it's the bed of red tulips and bellis daisies that stole my heart - SO adorable!
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of adorable, Mr. F has definitely stole his nana's!
Happy Spring in your stunning BC!
Poppy
I've been trying catch up with all you lovely posts and pictures! Those little granddaughters and that little guy are so cute. How wonderful for all of you that you live close! What a treat to see these gardens so often. I don't know the name of the plant but I recognize it from the Lied Jungle area that is in the Henry Doorlyy Zoo near us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie pie!! Those eyes...oh my!! You could never get angry at that little angel, no matter how big the mess he makes.
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled that I knew the answer to your question regarding the pink flower...it IS a bromeliad ...I used to have several. Killed them by over watering. *sigh*
Love seeing all these gorgeous photos, Lorrie. It gives me hope on a grey, dreary, raining cold day here in Ohio.
Those trees are simply amazing as is that little cutie's expression..adorable.
ReplyDeleteThose trees are simply amazing as is that little cutie's expression..adorable.
ReplyDeleteCute Mr. F is stealing the show here today! What a mischievous look he has!
ReplyDeleteI think the plant is a bromeliad and the flower is quite lovely...must get out to Butchart Gardens soon, I haven't visited since last Christmas.
Oh, that dear litteboy...adorable...and so clever of him to know it is a ficus tree!! (*giggle*)
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning garden, reminds me a little of the Japanese Garden at St. Mawgan in Cornwall which I loved.
I agree with Poppy, the tulips with the daisies photo has the edge...so vibrant!
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More Spring beauty....those pink frothy trees and the tulips. And Mr. F is adorable. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeletePerfect caption for that last photo! So cute! I have no idea about the flower but it is exotic and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures!!! Just beautiful. And the plant you asked about is a pink bromeliad I believe. They are a beautiful plant. Hope you have a great midweek day-xo Diana
ReplyDeleteYou have gorgeous grandchildren! Those eyes! Charming indeed!
ReplyDeleteThat garden is so beautiful. I too love that pond and the stones and the bridge and reflection. It's all lovely!
Deanna
It is a silver queen bromeliad. I used to grow them - they are very easy even though they look so exotic.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that those pretty blue eyes work wonders when he gets into mischief :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your photos with us. The gardens are amazing!
I've always been impressed by the garden planning at Butchart too. I am looking forward to planning a new yard all at once (planning, not planting), but still won't be like that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos dear, i wait for my blog, follow me and i Follow you back, kisses
ReplyDeleteOh that is a sweet little cute looking out at you! Too funny. That exotic starburst flower is really something!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful pictures from the gardens! What detail the Creator shares with us!! (Sorry, I do not know what kind of flower it is though) That is one cute little grandbaby behind the ficus tree!! Too sweet! Have a wonderful day Lorrie.
ReplyDeleteOh my, beautiful photos but an even more handsome grandson. What a cutie. :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos of a stunning garden, but oh my goodness, that little guy is really cute!
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me that flower is some kind of a cactus flower. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd that last photo of your little man is priceless!
Oh Lorrie it is wonderful to see the Butchart gardens again in Spring.
ReplyDeleteYour photo of the flowering trees in the gully is spectacular!
Yes I agree with B it's a Bromeliad!
I can't believe how fast little Mr F is growing - it seems like yesterday he was just a babe in arms - very cute!
Shane
Beautiful garden pic's...as always. Your exotic bloom photo is lovely...though I can't help you with the identity. So how did Little Mister F get to be so grown up?
ReplyDeleteIt's a bromeliad....cute one too. Love the shots of Butchart gardens, oh my gosh are those cherry trees for real?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo's of Butchart gardens Lori and a very sweet and a little bit naughty one of your grandson :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Madelief x
Oops! Think I lost what I wrote. Love the mischievous look of your little one.
ReplyDeleteLove, love Butchart Garden and must return soon.
How darling your grandson is! It's wonderful that you can enjoy Buchart Gardens through the year. The tulips are gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing the Inner Harbour now...
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. I'd love to visit these gardens someday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely garden! That top photo of the tulips has my heart. As does little Mister F :-)
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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Pretty flowers...but the show stealer is definitely Mr. F!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to visit Butchart Gardens someday! Every time I see photos of it is is so lovely, no matter waht season.
ReplyDeleteYour little grandson is so adorable! That age is a busy one! :)
Breathtaking images...and that last one...well, it's just precious! :)
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking images...and that last one...well, it's just precious! :)
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the gorgeous bellis daisies growing among the tulips, such a pretty photo. And such a lovely picture of the adorable Mister F, what a sweet little face!
ReplyDeleteHelen xox