The Carnegie Gallery's Secret Gardens 2016 Tour

Several weeks ago, I went on The Carnegie Gallery's Secret Gardens Tour--an annual fundraising event to support their ongoing activities--and visited 8 of the 10 gardens on the tour. My photos don't do the gorgeous gardens' justice but I thought I'd share the charming features that caught my eye.

The Gallery's Complimentary Tea Room offered visitors light refreshments.

Garden #1

This award-winning garden had a cute "cottage" (perfect for tea time!), a (decorative?) well, a small bridge over a stream, and bonsaied trees.

Garden #2

This garden had 2 ponds and a terraced landscape.

Garden #3

This was the most colourful garden of the tour.

Garden #4

The front garden features a Koi pond.

Garden #4

The back garden offered a fantastic view of the Valley!

Garden #5

My favourite feature of this cottage garden is the unique sculpture of the owners' grandson in his snowsuit.

As I walking to the next garden, I spotted this deer wandering around...hope the poor thing made its way home safely!

Garden #6

The Rock Garden at the Dundas Driving Park is maintained by volunteers.

Garden #7

This is the minimalist architectural garden's front (left) and back (right) yards.

Garden #7

This wooden structure was added to the original home.

Garden #8

Love the turquoise bicycle garden ornament in this garden!

I got to chat with the gracious hosts and learned that they've been working on their gardens for years (Rome wasn't built in a day!) and the majority did the gardening on their own. Seeing these beautiful gardens have inspired me to step up my gardening game!

I'm joining the following parties this week:

  Bernideen's Tea Time, Cottage, and Garden Blog Party

Mosaic Monday

  No Place Like Home

Tea Cup Tuesday
Tea in the Garden

Tuesday Cuppa Tea