On the grounds of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, in Bible Hill, one can enjoy plenty of interesting horticulture.
And a few sculptural elements. But to me, the natural sculpture of the plants themselves is the most enjoyable. Such as this Allium... nectaroscordum siculum? Or did this get renamed and is no longer an Allium? Well, doesn't matter to me. It was nice to see it.
Can't resist Irises. And then, at an entrance to the Alumni Gardens, this planting looks like it came right out of a hot, sunny landscape. These are all plants that will not be spending the winter there, that's for certain!
Love that Kangaroo Paw!
But other, more usual plants caught my eye too. Like this Mahonia which is surviving here, year by year, fairly well. My attempt at one of these a few years ago failed.
I love that Euphorbia griffithii 'fireglow'. And the last of the Azaleas and Rhododendrons were still blooming. This season, as many across Eastern North America can attest, has been an early one this spring. So many of the Rhodos are over and done already. Nice to enjoy the finale.
Though... just last year I learned that there are some later-blooming Rhodos available. Must get one... once a bed is ready for it at the Cottage.
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