What a gorgeous May we are enjoying here in Annapolis Royal!
We have lots of photos to share with you, to give you just a taste
of the stunning beauty Mother Nature has been providing to us.
First, a list of some of the current highlights:
• Magnolias - some varieties finishing, others coming - some pinks and some yellows. Also note Galaxy in front of house and Spectrum in overflow parking lot.
• Rhodies/Azaleas - some early varieties in bloom. Spellbinder is opening - just above ponds
• Bulbs - tulips, daffodils, etc. The tulip show is amazing.
• Fruit trees - pear, ornamental cherry, peach, apples (just starting to show colour)
• Pieris japonica, forsythia, quince, kerria
• Other: may apples, hellebore, trillium, fritillaria, pasqueflower, haskap, lily of the valley
• Special:
○ Pawpaw Tree in the Innovative Garden (brown flowers)
○ The Weeping Higan Cherry at the Lower Ponds (between Pond #1 and #2)
Soon to come…
• Horsechestnut trees, Crabapple, Eastern Redbud, lilacs, spirea, barberry
Highlight times ahead:
• Rhodies/Azaleas - mostly mid May through early June
• Laburnum & Wisteria - late May or early June
• Roses - last week of June or early July will be biggest highlight, but they bloom all summer
• Daylilies & Hydrangeas - usually later July
• Heather Collection - early August
The Gardens are open every day 9am-5pm
In May we are offering an Early Bird rate of $12.50 including tax.
(No charge for kids under 18)
Visitor Washrooms – are open daily 9am-5pm
The Gardens Shop is also open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm.
The Elm Tree Cafe will open in early June.
For detailed visitor information, hours and rates, please visit www.historicgardens.com
Opening Weekend was a blast!
Opening weekend was a busy one, and one with lots of colour...
On May 4, we had our first ever #starwarsday, welcoming Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and other characters.
We also welcomed the Annapolis English Country Dance Society for a visit, in their wonderful historical costumes.
What a fun and colourful opening weekend!
Our Spring Garden!
The Weeping Higan Cherry is a showstopper!
And another view...
Trilliums are out!
And another...
Peach blossoms...
And apple blossoms soon to come.
Let's not forget our Pawpaw tree - with buds just opening.
The Red Horsechestnut is forming flowers...
And the funky gunnera is emerging.
Kerria and bergenia
Pasqueflower and Lily of the Valley
The rhodos are coming...
Rhdodendron season is fast approaching, with several early ones providing colour
and many more about to burst.
A couple of our favourites...
'Nancy Steele' (yellow) and 'Azuray' (blue)
And another view of 'Azuray'...
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Magnolia Season - what a stellar year!
Magnolia season in the Gardens and around the community has been (and continues to be) pretty incredible. Thanks to the volunteers who had the foresight some 30 years ago to plant magnolias all around town to create a spring highlight season. Visitors and residents alike are enjoying the results!
Some early bloomers are finished, but the more colourful pinks and yellows are at their peak as we speak.
Here are a few of our current Historic Gardens stars!
'Leonard Messel'
And again, on a drier day!
'Betty' is one of the Little Girl series of magnolias
'Gold Crown'
'Cameo'
'Galaxy'
Upcoming Events & Activites
Be sure to bring Mom out for a treat this weekend!
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Society
Annual General Meeting
is scheduled for
Wednesday May 14 at 7pm in the Cafe building.
All Society members welcome!
We have lots of events and activities planned for the season, and they are all listed on our Events & Activities page on our website. More will be added in the coming weeks. Your best bet is to check our website frequently for the latest information.
www.historicgardens.com
SAVE THE DATE!
A highlight each May, the Rare & Unusual Plant Sale is a great opportunity to buy some new additions for your garden. Do some nursery hopping on your way to and from Annapolis Royal, and be sure to leave lots of time to visit the Historic Gardens while you are here!
For more information,check out their Facebook Page.
The Gardens Shop
NEW in the Gardens Shop - Pietersma Tinwork!
We are very excited to introduce this new product line. Pietersma Tinworks, from Lancaster, Ontario, has been producing traditional pierced tin shades, Victorian Christmas tree tinsel and decorations for over 30 years. The flash of silvery tin is certainly eye catching in the shop.
The pierced shades have a variety of traditional motifs and are available in three sizes. They can all be used with candles, but the largest size comes with an electric light. The tin shades do not tarnish quickly and can be used outside, but they should be dried and stored indoors after use.
Traditional Victorian Tinsel and tin stars add an old-time charm to your Christmas tree. Light reflects beautifully off of the twists and angles.
Be sure to have a look during your next visit to the Historic Gardens.
The Gardens Shop is open 7 days a week for your convenience,
from 9am-5pm. Drop by soon!
And if you can't get here in person,
you can explore our online shop for gift ideas, and have items shipped.
Explore now!
Tiptoe through the tulips... with us!
The tulips are doing their thing, and this is the perfect time to see them at their best.
Anyone who lives in deer country will have tulip envy!
Donations to the Gardens
The Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Society is a registered charity whose purpose is stewardship of these Seventeen Acres of Paradise. Without the charitable donations we receive every year, the Gardens could simply not exist. We encourage you to support the Society in this important work to help to ensure the Gardens continue to blossom for future generations.
Please consider a donation today!
Bob & Dessie relaxing by the pond.
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