Neil and I just came back from three days in Harrison Hot Springs - had not been there for at least 30 years. We went with our friends, Bonnie & Mark, who have enjoyed staying there frequently and asked us to come along.
So Wednesday morning we began our drive with the idea we would stop and have lunch at Minter Gardens near Rosedale, BC and then see the gardens. It has always been my ambition to visit these gardens because I have enjoyed listening to Brian Minter's radio show about gardening for years and years.
So it took about 1 3/4 hours driving from our home on Highway 1 to get to the gardens. Lots of construction and delays on Highway 1. But we got there in time and had a delightful buffet lunch in the Trillium Restaurant at the gardens. There was a coupon on the website for $20 covering the buffet lunch and admission to the gardens - very good value, which I printed off.
Neil and I both loved walking through the gardens:
Garden entrance
Brian and Faye Minter discovered this site in 1977 and had the dream to create a beautiful garden. Minter Gardens officially opened in 1980. It covers about 32 acres and there are about 12 themed gardens within the larger context.
Neil sitting in the Rose Garden
The following two pictures are from the "Formal Garden" - quite European in style.
I took the following picture at the Falls Garden, through the waterfall.
Hanging Basket Arbour
One of the gardens' "Victorian Ladies" bedecked in florals.
Beautiful Red Roses, my favorite
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