the Adventure Garden in early July

Here's a straight-on shot of the Adventure Garden taken yesterday, with painted daisy, peonies, blue salvia, catmint, perennial geranium, pinks, and roses in bloom.

However, the thing I love about this garden (and the thing that makes it most challenging) is that it is seen from so many different views.  Here it is from 'England' (the vegetable garden) looking toward the back Shade Garden in the bright afternoon light:

and here it is, backlit in the evening, looking the opposite direction:

Gotta love that evening light!

Here's one more close-up of the catmint, blue salvia, pinks, irises (not in bloom), and peonies, as they are some of my favourite plants.  I'd highly recommend any of these plants for any sunny Calgary garden!

Comments

[Paula]

The gardens look fantastic! So missing mine right now... However, I am working on the new plans.

[Calgary Garden Coach]

Thank you! I'm interested to hear what you're planning and am more than slightly jealous that you get to start from scratch to do exactly what you like!
Janice

[Shona Martinez]

The garden flowers look so pretty! Even when I was young, I’ve always loved flowers. My favorites have always been white flowers and lavenders. My mom would even put a flower by my bedside when it would bloom so that I would be able to sleep well. I am planning to make my garden a mix of white and purple, what kinds of flowers do you think can I use?

[Calgary Garden Coach]

Hi Shona,
Of course, the answer to your question totally depends on where you are and what growing conditions you have. But if you have a sunny area in zone 3, any of the plants listed above should work! Have fun,
Janice

[Jeremy Beauregard]

You have lots of different flowers in your garden. They’re all blooming beautifully! But I noticed that the flowers are overcrowded in that area. All living things need space. It is vital for proper and continuous growth of the plants.

[Calgary Garden Coach]

Different gardens and gardeners have different styles. Personally, I like the full-to-overflowing look where you can't see the soil between plants. The irises do have to be divided every few years or they get too big, but otherwise I don't think this garden is overcrowded!
Janice