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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Last week Patti left us cross-eyed in a fantastic challenge of Zigzags. I loved how many ways we could look at this theme.
Next week is Sofia’s to host so I invite you to drop by her blog on Saturday 17th August and see what she is up to. Until then, keep on smiling.
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Posted for Ann-Christine’s Lens-Artists Challenge
Well arranged post with excelllent images.
Beautiful collection!
Love the The Butchart Gardens!
Beautiful gardens and photos, all. I love the header photo.
Absolutely gorgeous photos, Ritva. No favourites this week, I could look at them all for hours and just relax.
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.
Beautiful! I want to take a stroll through all of these gardents.
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.
So many gardens Ritva, and all are beautiful, but I have to say I love that first photo of the tree.
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.
indeed a state of mind is in the garden and you showed that here
Really beautiful Ritva – and far too many great shots to pick favourites!
Wonderful gardens from several parts of the world!
This is quite a display of beautiful gardens – each one is different
Beautiful gardens and photos Ritva
A very beautiful garden! I would love to walk through that garden…with my camera!
Mesmerizing views from such diversified gardens 🙂
Great set of flowers to start with, Ritva, and great examples of gardens around the world. Lovely post
Magic, pure magic! These photos are magnificent, Ritva. Thanks for sharing these gardens.
What beautiful photos and gardens Ritva! Now, I want to visit them all, especially Butchart and Vancouver Gardens.
There’s something for everyone in a garden, isn’t there? I especially love your Chinese friendship garden 🤗🩷
There is so much peace to be found in gardens. My granddaughter (8) is currently obsessed with the Secret Garden.
Beautiful examples of gardens around the world Ritva, loved them all!
Beautiful world-wide garden images Ritva!
Puutarhat ovat upeita, kukat kaikki niin omanalaisensa. Hienot kollaasit.
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. 🙂