July 12, 2020 Sunday Visit to Humber Arboretum

Thank the Gods! It was cooler today than it has been for the past ten days. Visited Humber Arboretum after many years.

It was as beautiful as ever. The flowers were lovely. And walking around here I realized that I have heard the most birds here than in any other park or trail or woods in Toronto. Also, I think I have seen the most number of lotus (lilies) here with at least 4 colors of lilies.

From the east where I live, it's a long drive....about 25km. But the flowers and lilies and birds are worth it.

above are photos of one type of cactus among the several at one spot. I liked this one above ...the thorns gave it a kind of geometric look and seemed to add some sort of dimension to the leaves of this  plant.

 Above and below are photos of a concrete mosaic with river stones inset in a design. I would love to do something like this in my backyard.
Look at the concrete slab on river stones packed in iron-wire box...I would love to have this as a 'compound wall' or fence between my neighbour's and my ravine lot at the back of my house. Right now there is only an rusty iron fence which is not preventing the mud in my side going into their side...the ground on my neighbour's side is at least a foot lower than mine and every year my side is going lower and lower as the mud slides into theirs.