An Afternoon Stroll Around
Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens is a National Historic site of Canada.
The Butchart family established their home on Vancouver Island in 1904.
It is located near Victoria, British Columbia.
My first visit to
Butchart Gardens was in 1972 when I was just 8 years old.
I have fond memories of strolling the grounds with my Parents and Grandparents.
Even as a child, I knew it was a special place!
I viewed it as "Disneyland for Gardeners".
Thirty five years later, I view it as a "Botanical Masterpiece."
My husband and I have visited the gardens twice, together.
We were so inspired by the architecture and grounds that we have incorporated some of the design elements in or own home and landscape.
These flowered arches are one of my favorite features.
Yet another spectacular hedge defining an outdoor room.
Afternoon English Tea at
Butchart Gardens is a Must...
and yes, Devon Shire Cream was served!
For me, it was a visual treat to be surrounded by such stately woodwork and details.
There are many different styles of water features scattered throughout the entire property.
Early Spring in the garden....
In 1921 the enterprising, Jennie
Butchart completed the famous
"Sunken Garden".
Can you believe this was once a limestone quarry?
I just loved this quaint little garden cottage.
It is nested perfectly on top of the hill for viewing the"Sunken Garden"below.
The home was known as a comfortable and luxurious showplace.
It housed an indoor salt water swimming pool,
bowling alley, paneled billiard room and a self playing pipe organ.
The
Butchart's named their home
"
Benvenuto" meaning, (welcome) in Italian.
By the 1920's more than 50 thousand people visited the gardens per year!
In 1929 they replaced their kitchen vegetable patch with a large Rose Garden.
This is the Victorian style "wishing well" in the Rose Garden.
The gardens are presently managed and directed by the
Butchart's great granddaughter, Robin Lee Clarke.
What a lovely and memorable way to spend an afternoon,
just strolling through
Butchart Gardens.
Visit the Gardens !
There are many different styles of water features scattered throughout the entire property.
Early Spring in the garden....
In 1921 the enterprising, Jennie Butchart completed the famous 
Can you believe this was once a limestone quarry?
I just loved this quaint little garden cottage.
The home was known as a comfortable and luxurious showplace.
The Butchart's named their home
By the 1920's more than 50 thousand people visited the gardens per year!
In 1929 they replaced their kitchen vegetable patch with a large Rose Garden.
This is the Victorian style "wishing well" in the Rose Garden.
The gardens are presently managed and directed by the
Visit the Gardens !