I’ve always enjoyed a walk in a garden, camera on hand. What’s in a garden ? a state of mind? I have noticed when I visit a garden I tend to focus on details instead of the whole view of the garden.
Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. ~Luther Burbank
Now, the photos can speak for themselves – no words needed.
And in my garden I find this to be true: A good garden may have some weeds. ~Thomas Fuller
Vancouver island garden -The Butchart Gardens
Chinese friendship garden in Sydney
Rose gardens in Vancouver and Portland ,Seattle
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Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
The Secret Garden is one of my favourite children’s books and no matter how old I get, I never cease to find the magic in Gardens, partly because of that book.
Such a lovely series of flowers in this post. I think no one, no matter what age loves a garden. It can be big or small, private or public, but having access to a beautiful garden is a sign that we will survive and thrive and no matter how despondent one might feel, a walk in a garden uplifts and replenishes our soul.
Thanks for sharing, Ritva. 🙂
Puutarhat ovat upeita, kukat kaikki niin omanalaisensa. Hienot kollaasit.
Beautiful world-wide garden images Ritva!
Beautiful examples of gardens around the world Ritva, loved them all!
There is so much peace to be found in gardens. My granddaughter (8) is currently obsessed with the Secret Garden.
There’s something for everyone in a garden, isn’t there? I especially love your Chinese friendship garden 🤗🩷
What beautiful photos and gardens Ritva! Now, I want to visit them all, especially Butchart and Vancouver Gardens.
Magic, pure magic! These photos are magnificent, Ritva. Thanks for sharing these gardens.
Great set of flowers to start with, Ritva, and great examples of gardens around the world. Lovely post
Mesmerizing views from such diversified gardens 🙂
A very beautiful garden! I would love to walk through that garden…with my camera!
Beautiful gardens and photos Ritva
This is quite a display of beautiful gardens – each one is different
Wonderful gardens from several parts of the world!
Really beautiful Ritva – and far too many great shots to pick favourites!
indeed a state of mind is in the garden and you showed that here
We both chose Butchart! I also love the rose garden in Stanley Park. It’s one of my favorites. So many gardens, so little time! Such is life. Have a great week.
So many gardens Ritva, and all are beautiful, but I have to say I love that first photo of the tree.
You’ve taken many walks and came away with a wonderful gallery for this challenge, Ritva! I agree with Leanne, that tree is my favorite.
Beautiful! I want to take a stroll through all of these gardents.
The Burbank quote and The Secret Garden says it best – and your photos are the perfect company. Gorgeous post helping us keep the summer memories alive as we are approaching autumn and winter. Thank you for a treat of treats! Your close-ups are mezmerising and the Butchart gardens was a place to love for me as well.
Absolutely gorgeous photos, Ritva. No favourites this week, I could look at them all for hours and just relax.
Beautiful gardens and photos, all. I love the header photo.
Beautiful collection!
Love the The Butchart Gardens!
Well arranged post with excelllent images.