Category Archives: boulevard garden

growing outside the fence

boulevard garden, bulbs, drought tolerant, garden visits, months 01-03: winter

Dangerous Intersection

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Drivers are warned to be aware of a mob of Galanthus near the intersection of Fort Street and Leighton Road.

Snowdrops - January 31, 2013 B
photo by SVSeekins

Please contain your excitement.  It is dangerous to drive while craning your neck, trying to get a better look.

  • Pull into the next available parking spot.
  • Walk back to get a good eye full.
  • Do your happy dance.
  • Then continue on your way to spread the news.

Although this may be an unusually early & large riot, expect to see more popping up around the city in the coming weeks.  Continue to use caution while driving past these harbingers of spring.

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P.S. Here are some other snowdrop patches I admire:

boulevard garden, garden visits, months 10-12: fall

Boulevard Garden 2

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Oak Bay Gardenworks boulevard in fall
photo by SVSeekins

Usually travelling along Oak Bay Avenue is picturesque because of pretty old Victorian houses, but in this commercial spot, it’s because of the tiny front garden.

The many different heights & textures gives the impression it’s a larger garden than it really is.

The variety of evergreens & colors keep it interesting all year round.

Oak Bay Gardenworks boulevard in fall 2
photo by SVSeekins

I’m especially charmed by the low-growing ground covers & stepping-stones used on the narrow boulevard.  It’s decorative, yet still gives access for people getting out of parked cars.  Such a tiny plot of grass probably wouldn’t stand up as well to the traffic.

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boulevard garden, projects, public art

Public Offerings

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It is delightful to see the kindness of others.  A while back I ran across a book sharing cupboard on the fence-line of a nearby garden.  Take a book, leave a book, help yourself.  Why not?  I really like how that neighbor reached out to the community.

fence-line cupboard
photo by SVSeekins
book sharing cupboard 2
photo by SVSeekins

Since then, I’ve noticed a few more public offerings.  The second book exchange was on a quiet side street.  I couldn’t help but smile at the happy paint colors.  Right on!

There was sign of graffiti past on the box, but happily that neighbor tidied that up & continued with the sharing.

park side sharing closet
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svseekins

And now I’ve happened upon another kiosk!  It sits beside the pathway of a quiet city park.  This one says “take what you need, Leave what you can”.  Lots of folk travel the path – and plenty exercise dogs in the big open meadow.  I’m so curious to know whether there is a turnover of goods or not.  I’ll have to make sure I walk that way again in a couple of weeks to see.  I have my fingers crossed that the parks department won’t remove it.

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P.S.  check these other street libraries out: