A few days ago, Susan mentioned to me that she had found Banana Shrubs last year at Bok Sanctuary's nursery. (Thanks, Susan!) I made a mental note to look for it next time I was there, but as the days passed, I just couldn't get my mind off those Banana Shrubs that are creating a heavenly scent in my sister's garden right now. How many years should one yearn for a particular plant?
Showing posts with label Bok Tower. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bok Tower. Show all posts
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
the world...but a bit better
I wrote a whole slew of posts back in the spring about a beautiful jewel of a garden located here in Central Florida. It's been months since I could get back, but this past week, I made the journey. It was a beautiful day and as gorgeous and awe-inspiring as always. Come along with me.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Sanctuary: Part III
Part III: Pinewood Estates and Camellias
Last week, I took a couple of hours to ramble through one of Florida's finest garden gems, Bok Tower Sanctuary in Lake Wales. I took so many photos (around 200 actually), that I've had to split the visit into separate posts. In Part I, we visited the tower and the swans. In Part II, we explored the botanical wonders of the place.
Last week, I took a couple of hours to ramble through one of Florida's finest garden gems, Bok Tower Sanctuary in Lake Wales. I took so many photos (around 200 actually), that I've had to split the visit into separate posts. In Part I, we visited the tower and the swans. In Part II, we explored the botanical wonders of the place.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The Sanctuary, Part II
Part II: A Botanical Wonderland
Here's Part II of my trip to Bok Tower Sanctuary yesterday. There were so many plants that caught my eye and so many new ideas to copy! See Part I for a history and introduction to Bok Tower Sanctuary, in Lake Wales, Florida.
Here's Part II of my trip to Bok Tower Sanctuary yesterday. There were so many plants that caught my eye and so many new ideas to copy! See Part I for a history and introduction to Bok Tower Sanctuary, in Lake Wales, Florida.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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