A couple of weekends ago the Garden was visited by several artists as part of the Artists by the Sea program, a fundraiser for our local hospice organization. Artists worked throughout St. Andrews to paint scenes which were then offered by silent auction to an appreciative public. It’s a great way to gather support for a worthwhile cause, and the Garden is proud to participate.
What makes the Garden such a delightful place is not just the masses of blooms and other plant materials. It’s also the fact that there are so many little spots like this one where you can just hide away, relax, and absorb your surroundings.
Hydrangeas are sometimes called “chameleon flowers” because the flowers change colour. They are among the showiest of flowering shrubs. Their long-lasting flowerheads persist through most of the summer and often into the fall. Faded flowerheads can remain on branches into winter as well.
If that isn’t enough to make you want one, well try these incentives: hydrangeas are easy to grow, are untroubled by pests, and are one of the best large flowers for both fresh bouquets and dried arrangements.
They are hardy to zone 3, and can be grown in part shade to sun. Rich, moist and well-drained soil is essential. Do not allow the soil to dry out.
Come see our fabulous stock of hydrangeas at the Plant Centre!
It’s astilbe season again. The windmill is surrounded by it, but it’s also to be found in many other places in the Garden.
Photo by Neegle.
These suspicious-looking characters are actually poppies whose heads have been covered in cheesecloth so that their seeds won’t scatter. We use them to get poppies growing in other areas.
Photo by Neegle.
