Urban Habitats

So gratifying to visit a garden I designed and installed several years ago to find a flourishing habitat for birds, bees and butterflies.

Some people think they are weeds, but I love bluebells.

Visions of spring -- a field of daffodils at HCP.

Pink fawn lilies, what a glorious sight.

Giant trilliams are showstoppers in spring. The beautiful ruby-red flowers smell like roses. Somewhat slow to establish, they naturalize over time. Plant them in rich organic soil and bright shade. (at Victoria, British Columbia)

Lime green hellebore flowers (Helleborus argutifolius) grace a woodland scene. Classic April beauty. (at The Gardens at HCP)

Raindrops on cherry blossoms

Raindrops on cherry blossoms

This is the time of year I really appreciate rhododendrons.

Almost 97 and still going strong -- Mum and me at the pacemaker clinic. All good. (at Royal Jubilee Hospital)

Winter in Victoria -- double blooming hellebore, crocus and snowdrops.

Butchart Gardens puts on a magical light show at Christmas. #christmastime (at Victoria, British Columbia)

Butchart Gardens, all decked out for Christmas. I never get tired of the show.

I took a little break from garden making today to visit the lighthouse at Ft. Rod Hill national park. A glorious afternoon!.

I startled two deer dozing in the afternoon sun, but they didn't run far before settling down again.

A mammoth masterpiece by Drifted Creations graces the parking lot at Royal Bay in Colwood.

Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus, blooming on the forest floor.