Arija’s Delightful Garden
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
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…
Arija’s Summer Garden
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…
The Butchart Gardens
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…
A Favorite Tulip
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
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…
Photos from Trip to Logees
What a fabulous place Logees is! This trip was a terrific success and hopefully will be an annual event.
Magnolia in Noank
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