Gardeners are some of the friendliest people.
It stands to reason.
The beauty of a garden is to be shared.
What gardener isn't happy when
the beauty they've shaped
is enjoyed by others?
I've enjoyed some delightful visits with gardeners lately.
Always on the lookout for examples of good garden design,
I'm often out and about with my camera.
I'm often out and about with my camera.
Although I'm careful to stay on public property,
if I see an owner, I make a point to
ask their permission to photograph.
Without exception, the response has been positive.
ask their permission to photograph.
Without exception, the response has been positive.
I've been treated to mini-tours and
wonderful exchanges of information.
wonderful exchanges of information.
It's always a treat to talk plants with
someone who knows and loves them as well.
someone who knows and loves them as well.
Now, if only I would carry paper and pen to
write variety names down!
write variety names down!
Several of the gardeners have asked for the name of my blog.
If they've been checking,
looking for photos of their garden,
looking for photos of their garden,
they may have been disappointed,
perhaps even questioned my intentions.
perhaps even questioned my intentions.
It's been a busy spring for a number of reasons (all good), and
I'm woefully behind in posting.
I'm woefully behind in posting.
These shots are of gardens that you've seen, or will see in posts -
all beautiful,
each unique,
each unique,
the work of
talented gardeners
talented gardeners
with whom I've been priviledged to visit.
I want to thank them for their
time and generosity in
sharing their gardens with me...
and with you.
The next time you see a gardener at work,
be sure to stop and say hello.
You'll be glad you did.