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Title: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Liz on July 13, 2004, 01:27:07 AM
This is one of the many beautiful Roses at the gardens.

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Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Jane Walker on July 13, 2004, 02:22:31 AM
Beautiful, LIZ!  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Marilyn on July 13, 2004, 09:40:05 AM
Thank you Liz the Rose if beautiful.
Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Janet on July 13, 2004, 11:38:04 AM
I will have to add Butchart Gardens on my "want to visit" list!
Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Al Moak on July 17, 2004, 10:24:12 AM
We've been there a couple of times.  Liz is only showing a little of it!  There's much, much more, and it's all great!  They have a program in the evening that's really worth attending also.
Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Pat on July 17, 2004, 10:50:10 AM

Liz, that's a gorgeous photo!  I've heard of Butchart Gardens so often but I've never been there.  I'd sure love to go.

Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: afullquiver on July 17, 2004, 12:34:46 PM
Wonerful photo Liz.  I love shooting flowers, they always smile  ;D.

God Bless,
Daryl Patrick
Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Janet on July 17, 2004, 05:30:55 PM
Would one of you who have been there please answer the question asked earlier:  WHERE is it?  Thanks. (It wasn't my question, but I also would like to know.)
Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Sue on July 18, 2004, 10:11:26 AM
Taken from "Victoria Visitors' Guide, Vancouver Island, Canada".

We were there on vacation a few years back, and I kept all the various brochures.

"No trip to Victoria is complete without a visit to the Butchart Gardens.  First created in 1904 when Jennie Butchart began to beautify the limestone quarry used for the family cement business, today the 50 acre estate features extraordinary themed gardens including the Sunken, Italian, Rose and Japenese Gardens.  From mid-June to mid-September, take in the night illuminations that magically transform the entire Gardens.  There are fireworks on Saturday nights in July and August, festive decor, lighting and entertainment over the Christmas season, and indoor Historical Display from mid-January through March 31st and a Spring Prelude in the conservatory mid-January through mid-March.  All year-round, there is a splendour to see at the Gardens.  With charming restaurants and Seed & Gift store, you can plan to take a whole day to visit the Burchart Gardens-and it will be a most memorable experience."

Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Pat on July 18, 2004, 10:29:38 AM
Sorry, Janet, I replied in Liz's other Butchart Gardens topic.  I was telling Daniel that it's in British Columbia, Canada

Terrific write-up, Sue.

Butchart Gardens (http://www.butchartgardens.com/gardens/)


Title: Re: Butchart Gardens
Post by: Janet on July 18, 2004, 07:29:23 PM
:-[ I saw your answer after I asked the question again, Pat.  But I enjoyed the write-up that Sue added.  Thanks to both of you.  Sounds like a lovely place to visit!