Dinosaur Park and a Pioneer Garden

….the park surrounding Dundurn Castle in Hamilton

My granddaughter loves parks and the park surrounding the castle is one of her favourites. She calls it the dinosaur park because the climber has pictures of dinosaurs on it. She’s a great climber and loves the slides and swings. She made sure that her Papa got on a swing as well.

In the far corner of the grounds at Dundurn Castle there lies a large, old fashion garden with flowers, fruit trees and vegetables. Some of the produce is used in the kitchen at the castle and the rest is donated to the city food bank. Much of the produce is true to what was grown in the 19th century. The gardeners were very knowledgeable and wonderful to talk to. I learned a great deal.

Sunday Trees – 304

….. a little late this week with my Sunday Trees

Thanks Becca for hosting Sunday Trees.

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Ever seen a catalpa tree before? They are native to North America and have lovely heart shaped leaves and these long slender bean like seed pods in the fall.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Letter D

….join this week’s Fun Foto Challenge by posting photos of pictures that start with the letter D and have only 4 letters

Deck with a Dear Friend

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Dock

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Deck with Deck Chairs

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Dogs

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Door

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