tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post8789078633483083142..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Remembering the Toronto Botanical GardenBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-9814276174552223152015-08-10T04:30:58.691-05:002015-08-10T04:30:58.691-05:00You know my immense interest for botanical gardens...You know my immense interest for botanical gardens, your reportage is fantastic. Thanks!Lulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349153888004258319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45515010084523360132015-07-22T05:05:11.260-05:002015-07-22T05:05:11.260-05:00I agree with your assessment--what a fabulous gard...I agree with your assessment--what a fabulous garden. I'd love to visit again, especially after the expansion! Good luck to TBG, with their talent and drive, I know it will be great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-781235842425560482015-07-16T16:25:40.158-05:002015-07-16T16:25:40.158-05:00The knot garden was fun! All of it was fun! Yes, I...The knot garden was fun! All of it was fun! Yes, I highly recommend spending time at this garden. It's a beauty!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-46471414468965354392015-07-16T16:24:46.179-05:002015-07-16T16:24:46.179-05:00I know, I was washed out, too. I was feeling overw...I know, I was washed out, too. I was feeling overwhelmed and giddy (as you know) by the time we got to TBG. ;-) Fortunately, I had a wonderful, short tour of it and liked what I saw. I want to go back!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45399802251338056172015-07-16T16:22:36.235-05:002015-07-16T16:22:36.235-05:00I know! I think I'll do that next year (or may...I know! I think I'll do that next year (or maybe this year yet). The only problem is, I think the critters would want to eat it. Hmmmm... always the dilemmas. The succulents were incredible!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-91660394871984903212015-07-16T16:21:25.503-05:002015-07-16T16:21:25.503-05:00Interesting. Yes, of course there are many, many b...Interesting. Yes, of course there are many, many botanical gardens in the U.S. (and Canada) that I've never heard of. But one that's closer to you and in your country is on my bucket list: Butchart. Perhaps because it was built in an old quarry and at least parts of it are cottage-style ... not sure why, but I do want to see it. The bee hotel is nifty, isn't it?Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-69491523917303232132015-07-16T15:57:40.700-05:002015-07-16T15:57:40.700-05:00Sounds like you had an interesting chapter of your...Sounds like you had an interesting chapter of your life in the Toronto area! I truly didn't know much about it until I went there in June. Many of the gardens remind me of some of the fancier homes/gardens along Madison's lakes. It convinced me I need to do more garden tours here at home! Thanks for the info about Bowman's Root. I noticed it isn't native here, but weird ... because it's native in Illinois, and it's hardy to zone 5. Regarding the photo you mention, yes, it shows Salvia (not sure of the cultivar), Alliums, and Peonies, among others. It seemed everything was blooming at once while we were there!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-47155346591300329012015-07-16T15:46:51.886-05:002015-07-16T15:46:51.886-05:00Yes, it's fabulous! I honestly can't belie...Yes, it's fabulous! I honestly can't believe it's currently only four acres. There's so much to see that I only scratched the surface in the few hours I was there.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-61673660829178849782015-07-13T08:09:17.574-05:002015-07-13T08:09:17.574-05:00What a great place! Love that knot garden - it lo...What a great place! Love that knot garden - it looks so pretty! That's great that they emphasize sustainability too. We go up to Toronto every so often to visit family, maybe someday I'll get a chance to swing by the gardens :)Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-48240878009142283902015-07-12T21:25:41.387-05:002015-07-12T21:25:41.387-05:00I missed a lot of the Botanic garden because I was...I missed a lot of the Botanic garden because I was tired and cold. But if I ever get a chance to go back to Toronto, I definitely want to visit it again to see everything I missed. Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-48843121060603670252015-07-12T13:59:52.121-05:002015-07-12T13:59:52.121-05:00Love the idea of using parsley in a potted arrange...Love the idea of using parsley in a potted arrangement! Something I will definitely do. The gardens are lovely. I really like the use of succulents. The quilted effect is wonderful.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-85585463457116401842015-07-12T10:16:51.715-05:002015-07-12T10:16:51.715-05:00That's a gorgeous place to visit, and I've...That's a gorgeous place to visit, and I've never heard of it before...of course it's on the other side of the country for me...but still. Definitely a place to visit isn't it? <br /><br />I love the Bee hotel...and am trying to think where I can put one up here, because the little critters need all the help they can get. <br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-73032165050307890902015-07-12T07:35:03.615-05:002015-07-12T07:35:03.615-05:00Looks wonderful. I used to go to TO (Toronto, Onta...Looks wonderful. I used to go to TO (Toronto, Ontario) as those of us who lived in the area always called it, all the time in the late 60s and early 70s. But I went for music and had no interest in gardens at the time! I grow Bowman's Root and it is a great plant. Is that a salvia behind the Allium in the third photo from the bottom?LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-44072733224426703242015-07-11T08:34:14.470-05:002015-07-11T08:34:14.470-05:00Wow, what a great place and exciting news about th...Wow, what a great place and exciting news about the expansion! Thanks for sharing!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-18656239835805090342015-07-10T22:56:56.298-05:002015-07-10T22:56:56.298-05:00Ah, yes. You are lucky to live close. You would li...Ah, yes. You are lucky to live close. You would like it, too, Michelle!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-16702651709383037472015-07-10T22:56:25.318-05:002015-07-10T22:56:25.318-05:00Thanks! It was a wonderful trip. Jack, the next Fl...Thanks! It was a wonderful trip. Jack, the next Fling is in Minneapolis--not too far from you!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-15748293755458631612015-07-10T22:55:29.444-05:002015-07-10T22:55:29.444-05:00Yes, I do believe you would have liked it, Susie. ...Yes, I do believe you would have liked it, Susie. Thanks for your kind comments. I'm more and more enthusiastic about succulents. I just have to find a way to keep the chipmunks from digging in them. The white Peony framed with the purple Salvia was truly breathtaking. Sometimes certain combinations just seem right. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-46356214579501115242015-07-10T22:50:22.078-05:002015-07-10T22:50:22.078-05:00Yes, the bees there are very lucky. :) I think I&#...Yes, the bees there are very lucky. :) I think I've seen Bowman's Root at other botanical gardens, but it's not common around here. I can see adding it to my garden. I need to do more research about it.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-82277919799314030002015-07-10T22:48:57.231-05:002015-07-10T22:48:57.231-05:00Thanks, Margaret! You're fortunate to live so ...Thanks, Margaret! You're fortunate to live so close. The visit with the bees was special. And, yes, Paul was so much fun! I really enjoyed his presentation.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-20489986214689328692015-07-10T22:47:43.191-05:002015-07-10T22:47:43.191-05:00I know--aren't the potted arrangements wonderf...I know--aren't the potted arrangements wonderful?! You're welcome. It's a wonderful botanical garden if you're ever visiting Toronto.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-11118220180257963852015-07-10T22:44:22.379-05:002015-07-10T22:44:22.379-05:00Thanks, Jason! I want to go back, too. The Entranc...Thanks, Jason! I want to go back, too. The Entrance Garden and the Terrace Garden were spectacular! I was a little overwhelmed by that point in the day, so it would be great to go back fresh, on a day when I could take more time with each section.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-36860740444879613942015-07-10T22:40:40.042-05:002015-07-10T22:40:40.042-05:00Yes, I found that interesting. I guess it makes se...Yes, I found that interesting. I guess it makes sense that hearty creatures have a little attitude! ;-) I guess that's true of us humans, too. We didn't feel vulnerable. The hives are well-maintained, and we kept a safe distance. It truly amazes me how brave the beekeepers are, though!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-27650675073682846252015-07-10T22:37:48.464-05:002015-07-10T22:37:48.464-05:00Thank you, Rebecca! Wasn't it fun?! I miss all...Thank you, Rebecca! Wasn't it fun?! I miss all the new friends, too, including you. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-34654804299502828072015-07-10T22:34:54.874-05:002015-07-10T22:34:54.874-05:00Yes, you are fortunate to live close so you can go...Yes, you are fortunate to live close so you can go back regularly. Paul was wonderful. I laughed so hard during his presentation, and learned so much, too.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-13373775267993101082015-07-10T22:33:02.809-05:002015-07-10T22:33:02.809-05:00Yes, the bees were definitely a highlight of the e...Yes, the bees were definitely a highlight of the entire trip. I love the idea that the botanical garden puts effort and joy into supporting the area's honeybees and the native bees. Great place!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com