tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post8217246860489019495..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Vignettes from Victoria IIIGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-51308184599307564072017-03-31T19:17:33.144-07:002017-03-31T19:17:33.144-07:00Yeah, that umbrellas-on-the-stairway shot. Most e...Yeah, that umbrellas-on-the-stairway shot. Most excellent! Beautiful gardens of course. The Abkhazi looks very special, more hand crafted and personal. <br /><br />I think I was there at Butchart at age two or three--can't remember it, obviously. My Dad bought me a red and blue plastic ferry boat in honor of the ferry ride--I remember the toy as the highlight of bath time. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-59592949267014303152017-03-31T16:07:50.835-07:002017-03-31T16:07:50.835-07:00I like this "pre-spring" version of Butc...I like this "pre-spring" version of Butchart gardens better than the more conventional shots with the masses upon masses of bedding plants. I love that umbrella shot. Flower freak that I am, I definitely have to get to Victoria some day (soon!).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-8130208843096022922017-03-31T13:54:49.607-07:002017-03-31T13:54:49.607-07:00Gerhard is right about wanting a car, especially i...Gerhard is right about wanting a car, especially if you have a several people in your group. However, it's possible to enjoy a short trip without one. I used to travel to Seattle for work quite often and several times, I squeezed in a one day or overnight trip using the Victoria Clipper. I took the first AM ferry and bought a city tour that included Butchart gardens. They drop you off at the gardens and are flexible about which bus you take on the way back. No need to stay with a group. The tour bus drivers were helpful and (at least on my visits) were willing to drop me off at the Abkhazi Gardens. Then I either took a city bus or hoofed it back into town. I'm not saying that's the best way to go, but if you happen to find yourself with a free day or two, it can be done!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657016882348884705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-45093770745100153072017-03-31T11:58:40.586-07:002017-03-31T11:58:40.586-07:00I had missed that but now I see it too!!! The wood...I had missed that but now I see it too!!! The wood is a burl, not sure from what tree.<br /><br />I'm a bit obsessed with that pasque flower. It won't grow in Davis, but you should be able to grow it St Louis (see <a href="http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=286257&isprofile=1&gen=Pulsatilla" rel="nofollow">MOBOT website</a>).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-38513731111820034782017-03-31T11:02:45.651-07:002017-03-31T11:02:45.651-07:00So many great photos, but that basque flower one i...So many great photos, but that basque flower one is special: it looks like the lump of whatever (wood?) behind it is a gnarled face, scrunched up in agony and the flowers are its tears. Or maybe it's just me?Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24640492484923973522017-03-31T10:11:04.370-07:002017-03-31T10:11:04.370-07:00Alison,
Victoria is so close to you--and yet so f...Alison,<br /><br />Victoria is so close to you--and yet so far away. Since it's on Vancouver Island, you need to fly or take the ferry. The fastest option for you would probably be the ferry from Port Angeles. You do want a car otherwise you won't be able to easily get to places like Butchart Gardens.<br /><br />Early May would be a great time to visit.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-85270916410746297242017-03-31T09:45:55.863-07:002017-03-31T09:45:55.863-07:00Some day I will make it to Victoria. I've been...Some day I will make it to Victoria. I've been wanting to visit since we moved here 8 years ago and never seem to get there. If I do I'll be sure and include the Abkhazi Garden. The garden looks lovely and that plate of food looks delish. I'm a sucker for a good scone, having grown up on my Scottish aunty's. Their gradens may be behind, but at least their Tetrapanax is leafing out. Mine are still bare sticks. Looking forward to more pictures.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-21770800384967699302017-03-31T09:28:10.164-07:002017-03-31T09:28:10.164-07:00It truly is!It truly is!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-91429305375224015642017-03-31T09:27:56.902-07:002017-03-31T09:27:56.902-07:00Heather and I waited patiently until they finally ...Heather and I waited patiently until they finally ascended the stairs. It was a group of high school students and most of them had grabbed a complimentary umbrella.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-16406419663946198342017-03-31T09:23:17.376-07:002017-03-31T09:23:17.376-07:00Oh that umbrella and stairs photo!!!Oh that umbrella and stairs photo!!!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-67043742665197731792017-03-31T08:26:42.451-07:002017-03-31T08:26:42.451-07:00Lovely
Lovely<br />Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06602311372657715308noreply@blogger.com