I have traveled a fair amount over the past 25 years.
I love to visit different places & see how people live their lives. I enjoy walking in neighborhoods, far from the touristy sites. I want to see the similarities & differences of where the real people live.
Being a plant person, I always have noticed the plants people grow in their gardens or front doorstep.
It must be in our genes, our DNA to keep plants surrounding our living space.
Last year, I enjoyed Therese & Jeff's blog & photos of their trip to Italy.
My favorite photos were from Venice. The city is surrounded by water & yet everyone has potted geraniums on their balcony!
On my trip to Amsterdam this summer, I again was impressed on the gardens of this very urban city.
I love to visit different places & see how people live their lives. I enjoy walking in neighborhoods, far from the touristy sites. I want to see the similarities & differences of where the real people live.
Being a plant person, I always have noticed the plants people grow in their gardens or front doorstep.It must be in our genes, our DNA to keep plants surrounding our living space.
Last year, I enjoyed Therese & Jeff's blog & photos of their trip to Italy.
My favorite photos were from Venice. The city is surrounded by water & yet everyone has potted geraniums on their balcony!
On my trip to Amsterdam this summer, I again was impressed on the gardens of this very urban city.
There were flower boxes on the pedestrian bridges!
Wisteria & climbing roses erupt from the cobblestone pathways in front of houses. They look ancient.
Flower pots hang from balcony railings.
Private courtyards provide respite from city life.
Inconspicuous doorways open to reveal lush gardens just for the residents of the townhouses.
Inconspicuous doorways open to reveal lush gardens just for the residents of the townhouses.
The Civic building in the photo is awesome with hanging baskets & railing plantings of petunias.
Looks like a few buildings I know in Portland.
In smaller cities like Edam, I saw gardens with a bit more size than the small spaces of Amsterdam.
Looks like a few buildings I know in Portland.
In smaller cities like Edam, I saw gardens with a bit more size than the small spaces of Amsterdam.
One garden was bursting with plants & adorned with whimsical pieces of Dutch nostalgia.
I loved the use of old wooden shoes & wash pans. It was funny & pure Holland.
I loved the use of old wooden shoes & wash pans. It was funny & pure Holland.
The garden beyond the iron gate frames a beautiful home. It seems such a peaceful space.
All of these gardens make me think that the world over, we are all the same inside. Gardeners!
Take care,
Judy
All of these gardens make me think that the world over, we are all the same inside. Gardeners!
Take care,
Judy
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