Among the Flowers At Montreal’s Botanical Garden

Daylily garden - Montreal Botanical Garden - Frame To Frame Bob & Jean

We could not believe the number and varieties of daylilies covering endless flowerbeds at Montreal’s Botanical Garden. In a very small way it reminded us of our own backyard garden. Read more

The Daylily Garden at Montreal Botanical Gardens

Daylily garden - Montreal Botanical Garden - Frame To Frame Bob & Jean

ruby red daylily, Montreal Botanical Garden

In the Summer of 2013, Bob and I drove to Montreal to take in the Mosaiculture 2013 competition underway at Montreal Botanical Gardens.  The Garden had so much more to offer, including 31 specialized gardens.  When we hit upon the Daylily Garden, I could not believe the number and varieties of daylilies covering endless flowerbeds…daylilies such as this ruby red beauty. Read more

Mosaiculture 2013 At Montreal Botanical Gardens

Spirit of the Wood, Cernunnos topiary at Mosaiculture 2013, at Montreal Botancial Garden, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

When I read Sonia Day’s article in the Toronto Star, about Mosaiculture 2013, an international competition being held at the  Montreal Botanical Garden,   I was consumed with intrigue.  Competitors from around the world had created giant living “sculptures” using plants as their medium, and the theme for 2013’s competition was Land of Hope.  Bob, and I just had to go and check it out. Read more