As the summer blooms fade, the beautiful structure and textures of the garden emerge.
One of my favorite things about Radhika's garden is the many pathways. One is always wondering what is around the bend..
or up the staircase..
Radhika has lived all over the world, including Hong Kong and Singapore. Her art as well as her garden shows touches of Asian influence.
I would be remiss if I did not show some her beautiful paintings. If only my camera could do them justice!
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| oil painting |
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| Chinese brush painting |
Radhika's garden is truly beautiful with lovely lines and movement. Her paintings are beautiful as well.
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in knowing what kind of plant or tree that has red blooms is in the foreground in the Asian inspired picture. It is quite striking with the white hosta blossoms in the background.
Often scent in a garden is an afterthought. I have two shaded areas I'm selecting plants for and have been inspired to seek out scented hostas. I believe the aroma would be a lovely addition and the white blooms would help brighten up a darker corner as well.
I pray all are safe there from Hurricane Irene.
Thank you, Melodie :) The plant with the red blooms is a begonia, maybe a begonia boliviensis? It is in a hanging basket attached to the tree in the middle of the courtyard - you can see it somewhat in the very first picture of the garden.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a little more shade, as I love shade gardens! I enjoy my one shady corner that I have.
All is well after the hurricane. There was one uprooted tree out in the yard here in NJ, but other than that it wasn't too bad, thankfully!