The South Garden Blog

The Wisteria has run up the rock face, along side the gentle run of the water fall.  White flowering fronds hang from wisteria branches, looking just like a water fall itself.  Beautiful.  The pink, purple and white Cosmos are blooming as well.  I do believe the sun will be shining this weekend.  Because of all the rains the gardens are lush with the peony buds ready to burst…tomorrow?, Sunday?  Mix peonies, climbing roses and coral bells into a gorgeous bouquet, quite long lasting with a lovely scent.

The morning sun floods the hammocks with a welcoming warmth, a picture of rest and relaxation, a time to float and laze in timelessness.  Between the branches of the weeping willows, the clear blue sky fortells the awesome day ahead.  Come take this delightful opportunity in.  See you soon.

Numerous yellow finches have returned and are sharing their left overs with the pine siskins and the thrush.  Soon we’ll be putting up another bird feeder which will draw different varieties.  In our back yard a couple of red headed wood peckers have been finding morsels in the bark of a douglas fir tree, towering high above our meadows.  Each morning a choir of song awakens us.  Yes, spring is near done beckoning summer to make it’s grand entry…at last!

Presenting!  Harrison Festival of the Arts!  July 9 – 17, 2011. A Celebration of Music, Theatre, Dance and Visual Arts, happening right here in Harrison Hot Springs, just a 4 minutes drive from South Garden Bed and Breakfast.  Experience music and art from around the world in an intimate way not possible at larger events and venues:  Evenings in the Hall; Music on the Beach; Art Market; Art Exhibit; Playing with the Arts Children’s Day; Workshops; and much more.   Children’s Day, Wednesday, July 13, 11 – 4pm in the Hall.  Crafts, Climbing Wall,  Jugglers, Music, a Feature Show in the Hall, all for the young and young at heart.  Mix music with people with beautiful nature…a sight to behold.  Welcome and rest here at South Garden while at the Festival.

The gardens have been enjoying the rains as well as the rich, full bodied soil scooped into each bed.  The promise of peonies, roses and coral bells is just around the corner.  Can’t wait to breath in the wonderful scents and dazzle in the colors of spring with the promise of the warmth of summer.  Yes the lawns are really this emerald green. Lush meadows.