It's a bitter-sweet feeling:
I recently got to see the beautiful Minter Gardens in British Columbia, Canada
for the first time and these gardens will be closed for good in October.
I recently got to see the beautiful Minter Gardens in British Columbia, Canada
for the first time and these gardens will be closed for good in October.
You can read a press release here: Minter Gardens Marks Final Season
Minter Garden is included in Rae Spencer-Jones's book '1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die'.
Minter Garden is included in Rae Spencer-Jones's book '1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die'.
I hope you enjoy my pictures of the gardens taken in early August.
Wall of water:
Thank you, Brian and Faye Minter for creating this extraordinary place and sharing it with us!
***Copyright 2013 TatyanaS
What a sad news they have to close this garden Tazyana.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day Marijke
Thank you Marijke! Hopefully, someone will be able to buy and continue to maintain it.
DeleteThank you for sharing your stunning photos of these incredibly beautiful gardens. I am so sad they are closing for good!
ReplyDeleteAerie-el, thanks! That is a beautiful place, and it's so close to Seattle!
DeleteThankyou for sharing memories Tazyana we had a holiday and visited the garden June 2009.
ReplyDeleteIts so sad news they really were stunning gardens.
It was a real privilege for me to visit them.
Scotkat, thanks! I can't believe we haven't seen it till now! I wish I could see it in spring. I saw some pictures, and it looks gorgeous with all the tulips and other spring blooms!
DeleteSo very beautiful, but it does look very labor intensive. There are many unique displays. I love the blue bird with its flowing plumage! It is sad that so beautiful a garden is closing. What will happen to it? Is it privately owned?
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, Deb, the Minters own it. There is an article about it here: http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2013/06/25/minter-gardens-the-dream-was-supposed-to-last-forever/
DeleteAwesome pics once again! I love that wall of water!
ReplyDeleteTiina, thank you! The wall of water feels so good when you stay close to it!
DeleteWhat a shame to have to close those beautiful gardens. I can't even imagine what it would take to keep it up. So many interesting areas, especially the wall of water. Thank you for sharing your photos with us!
ReplyDeleteDorothy, thank you! Let's hope something good happens...
DeleteAnother great Canadian garden! Such a shame it has to be closed. But so sorry nothing for me too much work to keep it up, haha. i am 65 and should need a couple of gardeners.
ReplyDeleteJanneke, thanks! Yes, it's a lot of work, even in our small gardens! Good luck to you with finding help!!!
DeleteBeautiful garden, great plants :) Regards
ReplyDeleteZielonaMila, thank you!
DeleteWhat a tragedy that this incredible place will close...your pictures are breathtaking.
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