Flora as fauna

Today ’s photos are from Maria Fleming ( Quiltingmamma ) . She says,“This weekend I visited theMontreal Botanical Gardenfor the first time . Though I have n’t managed to weed through all 400 photograph , I did divide out the particular I .

“ MosaiculturesInternationales Montreal 2013 closes September 29 , so for some there might be time to compensate a visit . This international plant fine art presentation is held every three years and features legion countries from most continent . Some get into numerous displays , while others only one . They are display throughout the gardens section of the Botanical Gardens with paying attention explanation of the inspiration as well as the final cartoon .

“ This year ’s motif was Land Of Hope . There were some stunning large installations and thoughtful and humourous small ones . They are on video display for 4 months , and given that I visited near the end , it is awing how well they have remain firm up . I ca n’t reckon the phone number of multitude it takes to conserve them as they get clipped even , plant refill , watered , and ( I can assume ) fertilize .

“ Starting last week for several week , there is theGardens of Lightwhich are lit textile structures displayed in theChinese Gardenand light and music are play throughout theJapanese Garden . So it is a ternary head as your tickets are also good for a 2d sidereal day ’s sojourn allow you to view the permanent gardens collection . ”

OK , that first exposure blew me away before I even watch all the ease . They ’re all pectacular ! I ca n’t imagine what it necessitate to produce and maintain these works of art . awing !

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