Other people’s gardens
June 8, 2010 at 2:18 pm 1 comment
Although I am enjoying new forays into container gardening since moving to Vancouver, downsizing from yard gardening has increased my interest in planted spaces outside my wee concrete plot. Perhaps it’s also because great gardening is much easier in this temperate climate than it was in good ol’ zone 3. West coast gardens are amazing and they’re everywhere! The long growing season, perpetual moisture and lack of bone-chilling winter cold all make it possible to create truly beautiful outdoor spaces.
As I walk around inspired and inspired again, I’ve decided to start a series of posts on other people’s gardens. I’ll continue to write about the progress and delights of my own garden, but you can also expect pictures and thoughts as I troll through gardens near and far admiring the handiwork of green-thumbed kindred spirits.
The photo above is from the charming Goats on the Roof Old Country Market in Coombs on Vancouver Island. We spent a few days over on the island when we first arrived from Calgary while we waited for our furniture to catch up. Seeing the whimsical planting on this green roof was the antidote that instantly calmed my frazzled moving nerves.
Entry filed under: Container gardening, Gardening, Life, Other People's Gardens, Travel. Tags: garden, Gardening, Goats on the Roof, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, vicarious gardening, west coast living, Zone 8 gardening.
1. The Garden Ms. S | June 12, 2010 at 3:48 am
I am always so nosy about people’s gardens when we visit the coast – please do show us some!