Revisiting a British Columbia Garden

As we speak we’re visiting Suzanne Pearce within the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia.

My husband Bruce and I submitted photos to the GPOD in 2021 (Spring in British Columbia). On the time, I did not embrace photos of our decrease backyard, so listed below are just a few. Bruce handed away on Could thirtieth of final yr and I feel the backyard definitely eases the ache that adopted.

Along with lovely crops, the backyard has this totally gorgeous view.

In these 4 completely different views of the decrease backyard walkway, the intense blue walkway serves because the spotlight.

pink backyard phlox (Phlox paniculataZones 4–8) shows within the backyard with tall, aromatic, butterfly-attracting flowers.

Bearded irises are available a bewildering array of colours, however it’s onerous to prime the great thing about this pale blue (Iris hybrid, Zones 3–8).

These oriental poppies (papaver orientaleZones 3–8) have enormous, colourful flowers.

Extra views from the decrease backyard embrace backyard phlox exhibiting off alongside hydrangeas (hydrangea macrophyllaZones 5–9) and varied perennials.

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