Gardens in Vancouver, BC have experienced such a late season this year. It seems everything is still about five weeks behind our regularly anticipated schedule. But what a long way we’ve come, and despite all the cool weather some plants have really thrived. I was expecting all roses to be suffering from black spot and thus wearing only yellow leaves this year, but nature surprised me once again! I have to admit though, that I have enjoyed the bounty of BC berries which seem to be a result of this unexpected weather.
Backyard in summer - mega crop of raspberries & a great place to eat them!
Backyard in spring, naked raspberry canes
The second garden, below, is a beautiful English cottage garden brimming with roses. You wouldn’t know it in spring!
Vancouver garden in spring - pretty green foliage, that's it!
Front garden in summer - lots of blooms and roses
Hellebores put on a fantastic show in the spring, especially when planted in the garden en masse. I love the bonus of having evergreen leaves that last all year with these plants.
Front garden filled with spring blossoming Hellebores
Front garden in summer - lush perennials and evergreens
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