tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post2994797505964394671..comments2024-03-29T07:07:56.211-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: Tulip mania courtesy of Butchart Gardens...hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-38382568160206477292021-05-21T11:02:06.617-07:002021-05-21T11:02:06.617-07:00We are fortunate that Butchart Gardens is nearby.....We are fortunate that Butchart Gardens is nearby...the beautiful flowers and green lawns uplift our spirits.<br />Take care Margiehostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-27791461048570386292021-05-21T11:01:09.176-07:002021-05-21T11:01:09.176-07:00Happy to share with you! Hope you are keeping well...Happy to share with you! Hope you are keeping well.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-83066638529034877712021-05-20T17:27:58.501-07:002021-05-20T17:27:58.501-07:00How beautiful. I remember visiting Bucharest Gard...How beautiful. I remember visiting Bucharest Gardens many years ago - you are so lucky to live so close.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-84076466751134503672021-05-18T20:03:20.967-07:002021-05-18T20:03:20.967-07:00The photos are beautiful! ThanksThe photos are beautiful! Thanksawhiterockgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309129480766801748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-72044115175504173792021-05-17T11:46:05.963-07:002021-05-17T11:46:05.963-07:00Nature does boost our spirits...I love seeing beau...Nature does boost our spirits...I love seeing beautiful gardens.<br />Flowers are uplifting. Take carehostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-66584587715876988242021-05-17T11:44:37.926-07:002021-05-17T11:44:37.926-07:00Staycations are fun...many local hotels are offeri...Staycations are fun...many local hotels are offering special rates and dining deals for locals. We haven't booked anything but my sister and I plan to go to the Oak Bay Beach Hotel for a spa treatment and a swim in the outdoor pool maybe early in Junehostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-6694006535114055332021-05-17T11:42:25.942-07:002021-05-17T11:42:25.942-07:00Lockdown is hard on people but it does help contro...Lockdown is hard on people but it does help control the number of cases. Take care and stay safe. Glad to hear that you enjoyed seeing the photos.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-11028373982954167752021-05-17T11:41:06.835-07:002021-05-17T11:41:06.835-07:00When the borders reopen The Gardens will be welcom...When the borders reopen The Gardens will be welcoming visitors from near and far...I understand that they have been struggling financially without the low number of visitors but it is a Canadian National Heritage site so there must be some kind of funding available to them. Victoria usually has so many tourists and the hotels are offering good rates for local to have a staycation. It shouldn't be much too longer once we have achieved community immunity. Sounds like vaccination passports are going to permit people to travel.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-78982403936943439462021-05-17T11:36:54.696-07:002021-05-17T11:36:54.696-07:00My pleasure! :-))My pleasure! :-))hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-69144827450620467872021-05-17T11:36:37.202-07:002021-05-17T11:36:37.202-07:00I cannot believe how tall their tulips grow! Some ...I cannot believe how tall their tulips grow! Some must be 2 feet tall!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-9848584208848113212021-05-17T11:36:01.899-07:002021-05-17T11:36:01.899-07:00The sunshine has been such a tonic...lovely days t...The sunshine has been such a tonic...lovely days to be outdoors and enjoy the warmth. The Gardens have been my go to for the past year and a half...having an annual pass makes it affordable entertainment. I just renewed my pass and am looking forward to seeing the roses in bloom on the next visit.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-32206610775371414912021-05-16T12:04:43.650-07:002021-05-16T12:04:43.650-07:00Oh my goodness, those tulips are absolutely gorgeo...Oh my goodness, those tulips are absolutely gorgeous! What a treat!<br />Spent the day planting some herbs and seeds.<br />Nature is so therapeutic!!!beth bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710127355540113620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-34556735110871959312021-05-16T05:43:17.516-07:002021-05-16T05:43:17.516-07:00Those tulips are lovely! Mini-staycations are upli...Those tulips are lovely! Mini-staycations are uplifting.Madame La-Bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752844200917509110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-47482060005258286802021-05-16T00:53:58.300-07:002021-05-16T00:53:58.300-07:00Thank you for the photographs. It was so brighteni...Thank you for the photographs. It was so brightening as I am in a lockdown and its dreary!Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-53234442611792765892021-05-15T20:04:40.304-07:002021-05-15T20:04:40.304-07:00Beautiful! I love Butchart Gardens. My goal is t...Beautiful! I love Butchart Gardens. My goal is to go during all of the seasons. Alas, I live in California and have a daughter still in school, so I have only managed to get there during spring breaks and summers. Last year we were planning to try for more trips but, you know... Maybe Christmas time this year. My daughter finally got her first vaccination so the world will be opening up again! Hopefully. We love Victoria in general and there is more I would like to see. In the meantime I live vicariously through your blog! Thanks!Patricia Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04178667040291507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-70953906179615978842021-05-15T19:20:12.415-07:002021-05-15T19:20:12.415-07:00Thank you for sharing all of this beauty!Thank you for sharing all of this beauty!Desert Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15504007771252865625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-62754275137573486122021-05-15T17:00:30.457-07:002021-05-15T17:00:30.457-07:00The tulips are spectacular just now! Lovely photos...The tulips are spectacular just now! Lovely photos.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-23967083791738639232021-05-15T13:32:08.362-07:002021-05-15T13:32:08.362-07:00I haven't been to Butcharts in decades! My gra...I haven't been to Butcharts in decades! My grandmother used to row her boat over to the Butchart's dock when she was a little girl, and hang out with Jenny Butchart in the gardens. <br /><br />The tulips are astounding! I'm glad you're getting out and enjoying this amazing sunshine, L! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com