Gardens to See: Pictures from Glendale Gardens

Oberon in the Rhodo at Glendale Gardens

Glendale Gardens and Woodland at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific in Victoria British Columbia is a self described garden lover's paradise. In my opinion it reflects varying degrees of success (which is one of the things I like about this garden). It is really worthwhile becoming a member of this garden it has a lot to offer - check out the website.

Seed pod from the Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonica)

I like Glendale for ideas and to see the plants I want to use in my garden design as they would appear during different seasons and at maturity. Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonica) is a tree in my design plan that I got to see with no leaves and with only old seed pods on it and knew I loved it.

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

I am not a big fan of Rhododendrons. I take Rhodos on a one by one basis and make my mind up if I like them individually.

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

After getting to know this Rhodo, I think I like it; but I am not 100% convinced.
I know there are Rhodo fans who are wondering what the heck is wrong with me. And maybe they are right...


...Because I find these thorny things beautiful without hesitation


I took more pictures of decaying brambles than I did of Rhododendrons and other flowers at Glendale Gardens.


Which begs the question: What is considered beautiful and desirable in the garden?
To be continued...