Hidden Garden

 Looking down onto the street below, hidden amongst the skyscrapers, sits this small garden/park. 

 Bathed in glorious autumn colours, it stands out amidst the concrete.

 A refreshing location for a lunch break, a brief walk, or a chance to relax and enjoy nature. 

How grateful we should be for these little hidden gardens within the concrete jungle.

This weekend Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving.  An opportunity for all to express our gratitude for the many blessings we enjoy now and always.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a Seat.....Fertilizer Friday

On a walk about a month ago I saw this enchanting yard that beckoned me.  The garden seat of wrought iron (there's my love of wrought iron again) blends into the landscape, not at all obscuring the garden around it, which is one thing I love about the use of wrought iron.  It all seems so welcoming.

In my own backyard are my glider bench and stationary chair (far right) also in wrought iron.  A favourite place to sit and enjoy the pond, the garden and the firepit.  In the background is a small myriad of plants including Hakuro Nishiki Willow, Blue Oat Grass, Dwarf Chinese Juniper (groundcover and topiaried form) Three Flowered Maple, Tolleson`s Weeping Juniper, Mint Julep Juniper, and Water Iris (name forgotten).

Not much blooming anymore except my rose and clematis.  Writing this blog makes it necessary for me to get out and photograph my garden in progress and I find things lacking, like fall bloom!  But it does have pretty good bones, right?

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Take a Peak II

The second in my "Take a Peak" series.  This house is across the street from the marina in Cold Lake.  Another beauty featuring a country style garden.  Many of these homes house businesses such as hair salons, plumbers, etc. 

Garden Voyeurism

Have you ever come across a garden that you absolutely love?  It stops you in your tracks.  Makes you desire to enter in.  You just have to photograph it.

I love this path!

This looks a little "wild".  I prefer a more orderly approach.

Every time I pass by I like to linger and take in the beauty of this garden.