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As in any garden, every season has its
special flavour at the Historic Gardens. And as
in any garden, Mother Nature often provides a
challenge in predicting bloom periods for the
various seasonal highlights. Bloom Status: June 26, 2009 Current hours of Operation: 8am-9pm daily. Our "recession buster" rates are $7.50 per adult. (Seniors, group & family discounts offered). Kids are FREE weekends & holidays OR anytime with a valid Upper Clements Park bracelet! Upcoming events: Junior Shutterbug - June 27, 10am... a chance for kids to get hooked on photography! Canada Day ~ Gardens Style - July 1... activities for the whole family! House & Garden Tour - July 4... 7 private properties plus our own Historic Gardens! Rose Festival - July 4-12... activities for young & old, all in celebration of roses! Please click the following link to see a schedule of events. We're on the front edge of our peak rose season - lots open and lots more ready to pop! The first two weeks of July should be amazing, with a terrific display, and lots of activities as part of our Rose Festival.Some current photos to tantalize, followed by details of "what's in bloom"...  ... ... ...  ... ... ...  ... ... ...  .. ... ...  ... ... ...  ... ... ...  ... ... ...  ... ... ... * Funky Feature of the Week: I've been waiting for the Mountain Laurels to begin to bloom - they are one of my favourite funky features! The buds are geometric masterpieces which then open into intricate flowers. (Check out the first row of photos). Our Mountain Laurels are located on the slope near the north end of the bridge, and include varieties such as "Sarah", "Heart of Fire", "Freckles" and "Nancy". Have a look! * As you walk into the Courtyard, you can catch a hint of the sweet smell of the Japanese Tree Lilacs just opening! By the Shop entrance, the Black Beauty Elderberry and torch lilies are providing great colour. Nearby we have weigela, climbing hydrangea, Beauty Bush, Dappled Willow, and the pond is sporting irises and water lilies. * Our peak rose season is just starting and will continue for the next two weeks or so - a true feast for the senses! During this "peak" time, the maze will be at its best and the older varieties that only bloom once will show their colour. Thousands of roses - a shutterbug's delight! * In the Innovative Garden, everything is filling out nicely. The Kiwi Kolomitka growing against the trellis is showing off its green, pink and white variegated leaves. Check out the various methods for mulching and organic pest control. * Highlights in the Perennial Borders include our Blue Poppy, hybrid sage, Sundrops, Monkshood, Feverfew, Wooly Yarrow, Knapweed, Golden Star, Meadow Rue, Bellflower, and more... * The Acadian Garden is filling in nicely, with its square plots of vegetables and herbs. Nearby, the yellow and white irises are in bloom, and the white Kousa and pink Satomi dogwoods are loaded with blossoms! * Around the Gardens, there are lots of other bloomers - weigelas, early daylilies & hostas. Near the spring collection, check out the Fringe Tree, Tulip Tree and the Yellow Wood, all in bloom. The Governor's Garden is lush (and don't miss those Funky Egyption Onions!). The Victorian Garden annuals are taking hold and will become a highlight once they establish themselves. * And there are many more highlights, too numerous to list! For more on Gardens plants and other interesting features, visit the following: Historic Gardens Blog Attractions Annapolis Blog Highlights All Season Long: There are many areas of the Gardens that
provide an interesting or colourful display all
season long. These include the Acadian House and
Garden, the Innovative Garden, the Governor's
Garden and the Grass Collection. The Victorian
Garden and other displays of annuals are a
highlight from late June until October. The
Perennial Borders, Rock Garden and pond areas
provide changing colour throughout the season and
many of our shrubs and trees provide interest all
season long. Rhododendrons/Azaleas: early to mid June Laburnum Arbour: early to mid June Irises: mid to late June Rose Collection: normally peaks in early July but continues to bloom until October Daylily Collection: late July |