Butchart Gardens vintage postcard, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Photo by John L. Barnard
Once again the postcards Laura Shovan sent me, along with Pantone colors, inspire my writing. This postcard shows the Rose Garden at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, B.C., Canada. The postcard states that the gardens were once an abandoned quarry. A quick Google search found that they are still blooming today, “over 100 years in bloom.”
Butchart Garden Haiku
Red fiesta blaze
arching overhead, a wreath
crowns this sanctuary.–Margaret Simon, all rights reserved
On Laura’s blog, writers are sharing their source poems. Diane Mayr wrote about the haiku in this post.
Reflections on the Teche 
What a beautiful image (poem and card)! I don’t remember the back-story about this garden. Did you research its history?
Just a quick trip to the website which is beautiful. Thanks again for so many prompts.
B.C.? I guess that’s too far for a daytrip! I can see how the garden inspired your colorful poem! Thanks for the nod today, Margaret.
I’ve been there a long time ago, Margaret. So beautiful. Your poem catches the images beautifully.
Excellent last line!
A lovely photo to accompany a wonderful poem. Many visitors find a sanctuary like calm upon visiting The Gardens. Indeed we have over 100 years of history, Jennie Butchart started The Gardens in 1904, and loved her roses. Her great-granddaughter is the present owner.
The actual gardens stopped in to read my poem. Thanks for the visit. Your site is inspiring. I hope I can visit some day.
Thank you for the warm words Margaret. We’ve shared this post on our Facebook page. We hope you can visit some day too – drop us a line when you do!