Several weeks ago, I went on The Carnegie Gallery's Secret Gardens Tour--an annual fundraising event to support their ongoing activities--and visited 8 of the 10 gardens on the tour. My photos don't do the gorgeous gardens' justice but I thought I'd share the charming features that caught my eye.
The Gallery's Complimentary Tea Room offered visitors light refreshments.
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| Garden #1 |
This award-winning garden had a cute "cottage" (perfect for tea time!), a (decorative?) well, a small bridge over a stream, and bonsaied trees.
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| Garden #2 |
This garden had 2 ponds and a terraced landscape.
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| Garden #3 |
This was the most colourful garden of the tour.
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| Garden #4 |
The front garden features a Koi pond.
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| Garden #4 |
The back garden offered a fantastic view of the Valley!
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| Garden #5 |
My favourite feature of this cottage garden is the unique sculpture of the owners' grandson in his snowsuit.
As I walking to the next garden, I spotted this deer wandering around...hope the poor thing made its way home safely!
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| Garden #6 |
The Rock Garden at the Dundas Driving Park is maintained by volunteers.
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| Garden #7 |
This is the minimalist architectural garden's front (left) and back (right) yards.
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| Garden #7 |
This wooden structure was added to the original home.
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| Garden #8 |
Love the turquoise bicycle garden ornament in this garden!
I got to chat with the gracious hosts and learned that they've been working on their gardens for years (Rome wasn't built in a day!) and the majority did the gardening on their own. Seeing these beautiful gardens have inspired me to step up my gardening game!
I'm joining the following parties this week:
