Entries Categorized as 'flowers/garden photos'

Photos from the Tundra

September 22, 2008

Fran Oat has shared photos of flowers on the trundra on her trip to Siberia and the Bering Sea.

Gardens created for the 2008 Beijing Summer Oympics

August 27, 2008

Arija’s Delightful Garden

August 23, 2008

Arija’s garden is 3 1/2 acres of flowers, shrubs,& trees which she planted & so beautifully landscaped in Old Mystic. A trip there is a real delight. These photos, taken by Carol Connor, give a glimse of the beauty there.

A Visit to Portland Rose Garden

July 18, 2008

Diane Davis visited The International Rose Test Garden, in Portland, Oregon. It is the oldest official continuously operated public use test garden in the U.S. Its primary purpose is to serve as a testing ground for new rose varieties. The 4.5 acre garden with over 7,000 rose plants is on a hill with beautiful views [...]

Arija’s Summer Garden

July 5, 2008

I thought I’d give you an update on my gardening activities. A week ago I had a group from New Zealand come tour my garden. The weather co-operated and we had a wonderful tour. A couple of “Kiwis” even informed me that viewing my garden was the highlight of their visit to CT.Last Saturday I [...]

The Butchart Gardens

June 15, 2008

Karen Carriera recently visited The Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. She brought back some wonderful photos. The Butchart Gardens were originally a limestone and clay quarry for Mr. Butchart’s nearby cement factory. The first section of the Residence was completed in 1904. Jennie Foster Kennedy married Mr. Butchart and devoted herself to the development [...]

A Favorite Tulip

June 5, 2008

This wonderful progression of a really gorgeous tulip was taken in Barbara T.’s garden. She was away at the time and her neighbor photographed it so she could enjoy it. So we are fortunate enough to enjoy it as well.

The Connecticut College Arboretum

May 17, 2008

The Connecticut College Arboretum is a real local treasure.  The Mystic Garden Club was treated to a tour of the Caroline Black Gardens.  But anyone can enjoy a tour on any Sunday at 2 PM from May to October.  Tours begin from the blue sculpture in front of the Olin Building near the main gate. [...]

Photos from Trip to Logees

April 29, 2008

What a fabulous place Logees is! This trip was a terrific success and hopefully will be an annual event.

Magnolia in Noank

April 26, 2008

This is a dark pink magnola tree, a bit unusual & in full bloom now at a past member, Carolyn Crowley's home in Noank. Carol Connor