Today we’re visiting with Suzanne Pearce in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia.
My husband, Bruce, and I submitted photos to GPOD in 2021 (Spring in British Columbia). At the time I did not include photos of our lower garden, so here are a few. Bruce passed away on May 30 last year, and I find that the garden certainly eases the ensuing grief.
In addition to beautiful plants, the garden boasts this absolutely stunning view.
In these four different views of the lower garden walkway, the bright blue footbridge serves as a highlight.
Pink garden phlox (Phlox paniculata, Zones 4–8) shows off in the garden with tall, fragrant, butterfly-attracting flowers.
Bearded irises come in a bewildering array of colors, but it’s hard to beat the beauty of this clear blue one (Iris hybrid, Zones 3–8).
These oriental poppies (Papaver orientale, Zones 3–8) have huge, brilliantly colored flowers.
More views from the lower garden include garden phlox showing off alongside hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla, Zones 5–9) and various perennials.
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