Dahlia's - Minter Gardens - #2

 

Continuing yesterday's post about

Minter Gardens, which is set to close

permanently in a few weeks.....

...here are a few photos

of  the Formal Garden,

filled with Dahlia's

 

Years of planning went into the hardscaping

of these gardens.

 

The pink Dahlia's are my favourite.  :  )

Garden's Last Days

 

Today was a gorgeous sunny day...

...and the forecast does not look good...

 

...so we decided to tour Minter Gardens one more time

before the garden closes it gates

permanently in October.

 

33 years of planning and developing this garden

are evident in the landscape you see here.

And now it is closing  ....

...what a shame.

(More pictures in following post)

My Garden - Spiderwort

 

Tradescantia "Blue and Gold"

(Spiderwort)

 

These lovely triangular blue flowers

bloom all summer long

on the golden, grass like foliage,

...and is still blooming into late September

in my Flower Garden.   :   )

It is called spiderwort because,

when the stems are broken,

 the sap runs out and

forms filaments that are spider like.

linking to

Share Your Cup - http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/

Roaring River

 

The rushing of water is fascinating and beautiful.

It also can be powerful and dangerous. 

 

Here the Coquihalla River is hurrying down this rocky channel,

on it's way to the Pacific ocean by way of the Fraser River.

It drops 1000m in 53km.

Can your hear the roar of the swiftly flowing water?

 

Linked to

Weekly Top shot - http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/

My Garden - Cheery Red

 

While the other perennials in the garden are winding down...

 

...Red Flag's bright red blossoms

put on a cheery show of colour...

 

 

...and the large hibiscus flowers

 continue to flounce their enormous blooms.  : )

Linked to
Fertilizer Friday - http://www.tootsietime.com/
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/

Beautiful Harrison Lake

 

A lovely day on a beautiful lake....

 

...Harrison lake,

 the largest lake in the southern coast mountains of BC,

is 60 km long,

and also has three hot springs,

including the  world renowned Harrison hot Springs.

 

This destination makes for a lovely outing.

 

 linked to

Rurality Blog Hop

http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/

Barns - And Canola

 

Taken in the beginning of August,

the Canola fields in this photo offer...

 

...a bright backdrop for this old shed...

 

...in central Alberta.

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My Garden - Trio and Water

(Phlox, petunia, and coreopsis)

A trio of colours

as these perennials keep blooming and blooming

in my garden.

 

No, it is not raining,

this is a view of our water wall and pond,

a refreshing melody on hot, sunny days.

Today we will be over 30C again. 

Linked to
Fertilizer Friday -   http://www.tootsietime.com/
Home and Garden Thursday - http://www.adelightsomelife.com/

Hiking the Ridge

 

After a 45 minute, steep switchback climb

beginning near the Coquihalla highway rest area,

the hike to Needle peak, on a gorgeous sunny day,

 continuous along the ridge...

 

...with open views on both sides,

showing layer upon layer of mountains.

 

also see previous post here

 

 

Linked to

Rurality Blog Hop - http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/

My Garden - "Summer Storm"

 

A few days ago my Hibiscus (Rose Mallow)

bloomed for the first time...

 

...it is so exciting to see these humongous flowers

open their faces... 

 

... to grace our lives with their beauty.

This Hibiscus, with it's 10 inch flowers is

appropriately called Summer Storm

(Hibiscu Summerific "Summer Storm")

Linked to
http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/2013/09/share-your-cup-thursday-73.html
http://www.kathewithane.com/
http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/09/181st-inspire-me-tuesday.html
http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.ca/2013/09/tuesdays-at-our-home-27.html
Garden Party  - http://www.anoregoncottage.com/

Barn - Rustic Red

 

I love the red paint on this rustic shed,

 

bringing out the texture of the wood.

 

The leaning door adds an element of charm.

Linked to Barn Charm

http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.ca/

Fencing Arrangement

 

An interesting array of fencing and gates

make do in this Alberta cattle yard.

Linked to

Friday Fences   http://lifeaccordingtojanandjer.blogspot.ca/

Cloud Cap Mountain

 

We often travel the Yellowhead highway to Alberta,

...and one of the highlights of the trip is Mt. Robson,

the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies,

and the second highest in BC,

(after Mt. Waddington).

 

On a clear day, as you drive around a curve on highway 16,

the mountain jumps up at you and

dominates the view,

taking your breath away.

 

 

The summit is often obscured in clouds,

and is famous for its terrible weather conditions

for those attempting to climb to the summit..

(there is only a 10% summit rate)

Hence the nickname Cloud Cap Mountain.

Coquihalla Highway

 

Hiking up the trail above the Coquihalla Summit,

on a beautiful day,

allows for widespread views all around.

The Coquihalla Highway

in the valley below

allows motorists to travel quickly

from the coast to central BC.

 

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Rurality - http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/