Victoria Canada 2007
I specifically picked our Alaskan Cruise because of the excursion to Butchart Gardens. I was not disappointed. This former quarry was exquisite. I would love to volunteer at this garden just so I could visit it regularly.
It rained before we got there and started to rain as we were leaving but the rain held off while we toured the gardens. Sweet peas, roses and peonies dripping with rainwater were plentiful. We saw stocks, iris, rhodies, columbines, delphiniums, and foxtail to mention a few of the plants in full bloom.
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There were plenty of statues to enjoy as well. This girl statue was my favorite but I think the boar was the most popular given that his shiny nose is the result of people rubbing it for good luck.
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Richard really enjoyed watching this fountain dance. I can't even imagine how much it cost to install. In fact, money didn't seem to be
an issue anywhere at
Butchart. I personally
loved the Japanese Garden. It was really hard to photograph
on
the day we were there because the overcast day made it dark.
Nonetheless, it was a relaxing spot. There were
lots of
rhodies in bloom and the small japanese maples gave great purple
contrast to the lush green foliage. Moss and dampness was
permeated the Japanese Garden. Water was featured through this garden
in the form of small creeks and tiny little ponds.But the star of Butchart Gardens is without a doubt the Sunken Garden. I had never seen anything like it. The deep hole left by the quarry seemed to protect the plants growing within it. There was also a great reflecting pond located here.
Anyone given the opportunity to see this elegant garden should not hesitate. In fact, if you're in the area for another reason it is well worth making the time to spend at least a half a day there if not a full day! I have barely given a glimpse of all there is to see.
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