11th Annual Lilac Walk

Secret Garden Lilacs at Procter, BC

It's that time of year. We are gearing up for our Annual Lilac Walk. This year the lilac walk will once again be at both gardens. On Sunday, June 12th join us for the sweet scent of lilacs.

Start at the Culp Farm at 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 and view the huge collection of lilacs in a lovely pastoral setting and next to the pond. Select varieties will be available for purchase at the farm.

Continue on to the Blackman's Secret Garden at Tete Jaune where the collection is in a deep forest setting. From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. enjoy tea in the garden or on the deck overlooking the river.

The lilac buds are starting to show some color and we are hoping for a great bloom for you to enjoy.

Spring, finally!

A sure sign of spring is the blooming of the double bloodroot under the "Primrose" lilac in my garden. While some snow and ice remains along the Fraser River, it is definitely feeling like spring is finally here.

On a trip up the mountain yesterday, two black bears were sighted, another Spring sign. Growing in a wet boggy spot, I spied the first wild flowers. I think they are a type of saxifrage. Correct me if I am wrong.