On my way home from teaching in Prince Edward County, I had the pleasure of visiting a private hosta garden near Charleston Lake, north of Lansdowne, Ontario. A big thank you to my student, Carol Garner, for introducing me to this paradise! Many varieties of hostas were unfurling, in a wide variety of colours and shapes. The water droplets from the rain certainly enhanced them. After the rain, and against the grey day, the leaves absolutely glowed and emitted light. I was in HOSTA HEAVEN!
I don't think I need to say anymore. Please enjoy the photos.
In this last photo, the blue-purple grape hyacinths provide a stunning contrast against the yellow green of this variety of hosta. If you are interested in knowing the names of each type, they are posted near each plan. I am more interested in the highlights and shadows, the lines, and the curves.
I am planning to return to this garden again in other seasons. Stay tuned!
This series of photos is so fitting, as my Quilting Arts magazine came this week with your cover and great article!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura. Seeing that hosta garden on Friday sure made my day. Glad you enjoyed the article.
DeleteThis place must have been created with you in mind.
ReplyDeleteIt feels that way Maggi, but it seems there are others who love hostas as much as I do :-))
DeleteZOWIE!!! STUNNING PICS, Elaine.
ReplyDeleteIsn`t it an amazing place Carolynn?
DeleteEach picture looks like one of your quilts. Whenever I see Hosta, I think of you. My Quilting Arts came yesterday. Congratulations, Cover Girl. Great article, too.
ReplyDeleteAh, thank you Norma. That hosta garden was soooooo amazing. I intend to go back in each season :-)
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