{"id":7072,"date":"2026-05-01T19:31:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T02:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrwofficial.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/gpod-on-the-road-late-winter-at-abkhazi-garden\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T19:31:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T02:31:58","slug":"gpod-on-the-road-late-winter-at-abkhazi-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wrwofficial.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/gpod-on-the-road-late-winter-at-abkhazi-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"GPOD on the Road: Late Winter at Abkhazi Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Happy Friday GPODers!<\/p>\n<p>We are finished with Cherry Ong\u2019s incredible late winter tour of <a href=\"https:\/\/butchartgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Butchart Gardens<\/a> on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, but we\u2019re not leaving Cherry or the island just yet. Today we are enjoying photos she took while visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abkhaziteahouse.com\/abkhazi-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abkhazi Garden<\/a> in the capital city of Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>Lesser known than Butchart, this 1-acre garden has a history that is just as interesting. The garden was built in 1946 by Prince Nicolas Abkhazi, who fled the Republic of Georgia during the Russia Revolution, and wife Princess Marjorie (\u2018Peggy\u2019) Abkhazi. After a time of separation during World War II, they reunited in New York before settling down in Victoria. After the couple\u2019s deaths, <a href=\"https:\/\/conservancy.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Land Conservancy of British Columbia<\/a> purchased the property to preserve the history of the Abkhazis and the incredible gardens they created together. Since then, it has been affectionately known as \u201cThe Garden that Love Built,\u201d and the public can enjoy the beautiful gardens and stay for a high tea in the beautiful Tea House.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160649\/GPOD-Ong-1-Abkhazi-Garden.jpg\"><\/a>One of the many highlights in this garden are the various flowering trees and shrubs that line the generous garden paths. During the winter you won\u2019t find these plants in bloom, but their lasting structure and foliage still provide plenty of interest to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160651\/GPOD-Ong-2-Hebe-rakaiensis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-229062 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160651\/GPOD-Ong-2-Hebe-rakaiensis.jpg\" alt=\"close up of shiny foliage with dried flowers\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160651\/GPOD-Ong-2-Hebe-rakaiensis.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160651\/GPOD-Ong-2-Hebe-rakaiensis-700x910.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160651\/GPOD-Ong-2-Hebe-rakaiensis-768x998.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a>In the subdued landscapes of late winter texture often takes center stage, and the Abkhazi Garden has some out-of-the-ordinary texture powerhouses. This appears to be a Rakai hebe, or shrubby veronica, (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/genus\/veronica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veronica<\/a> rakaiensis<\/em>, Zones 7\u201310), which has a fascinating foliage growth pattern.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160653\/GPOD-Ong-3-Cotoneaster-horizontalis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-229063 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160653\/GPOD-Ong-3-Cotoneaster-horizontalis.jpg\" alt=\"plant with red berries climbing over rock wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160653\/GPOD-Ong-3-Cotoneaster-horizontalis.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160653\/GPOD-Ong-3-Cotoneaster-horizontalis-700x910.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160653\/GPOD-Ong-3-Cotoneaster-horizontalis-768x998.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a>Sloped beds at the gardens also provide plenty of trailing and crawling opportunities that are even more note-worthy when flowers aren\u2019t stealing attention. The pattern that this rockspray cotoneaster (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/genus\/cotoneaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cotoneaster<\/a> horizontalis<\/em>, Zones 5\u20137) is creating over these boulders is magnificent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160655\/GPOD-Ong-4-Cotoneaster-horizontalis-close-up.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-229064\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160655\/GPOD-Ong-4-Cotoneaster-horizontalis-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"close up of plant with bright red berries\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160655\/GPOD-Ong-4-Cotoneaster-horizontalis-close-up.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160655\/GPOD-Ong-4-Cotoneaster-horizontalis-close-up-700x910.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160655\/GPOD-Ong-4-Cotoneaster-horizontalis-close-up-768x998.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a>And a closer look at the cotoneaster gives a better look at those stunning, bright red berries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160657\/GPOD-Ong-5-Chionodoxa-forbesii.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-229065 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160657\/GPOD-Ong-5-Chionodoxa-forbesii.jpg\" alt=\"light purple flowers amongst green foliage\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160657\/GPOD-Ong-5-Chionodoxa-forbesii.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160657\/GPOD-Ong-5-Chionodoxa-forbesii-700x910.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160657\/GPOD-Ong-5-Chionodoxa-forbesii-768x998.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a>Foliage and berries are some of the most beloved garden elements in winter, but there are some flowers that can add color to our landscapes before spring. Hellebores and snowdrops are popular options, but Abkhazi Garden is showcasing a lesser-known early bloomer: glory of the snow (<em>Chionodoxa forbesii<\/em>, Zones 3\u20138).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160659\/GPOD-Ong-6-Abkhazi-Garden-reflecting-pond.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-229066\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160659\/GPOD-Ong-6-Abkhazi-Garden-reflecting-pond.jpg\" alt=\"bare trees reflecting in garden pond\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160659\/GPOD-Ong-6-Abkhazi-Garden-reflecting-pond.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160659\/GPOD-Ong-6-Abkhazi-Garden-reflecting-pond-700x840.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160659\/GPOD-Ong-6-Abkhazi-Garden-reflecting-pond-768x922.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a>This garden pond is much much lush and vibrant during the peak season, but still provides a beautiful moment of reflection during winter (literally). The bare branches of the many trees in and around the garden create stunning patterns in the water\u2019s reflection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160701\/GPOD-Ong-7-Abkhazi-Garden-summer-house.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-229067\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160701\/GPOD-Ong-7-Abkhazi-Garden-summer-house.jpg\" alt=\"Summer House in Abkhazi Garden\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160701\/GPOD-Ong-7-Abkhazi-Garden-summer-house.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160701\/GPOD-Ong-7-Abkhazi-Garden-summer-house-700x910.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160701\/GPOD-Ong-7-Abkhazi-Garden-summer-house-768x998.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a>It was completely restored in 2002, but the summerhouse in the garden matches the original structure that was built for the Abkhazis in 1946.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160703\/GPOD-Ong-8-Picea-abies-Pendula-and-ferns.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-229068 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160703\/GPOD-Ong-8-Picea-abies-Pendula-and-ferns.jpg\" alt=\"ferns around a weeping and spreading conifer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160703\/GPOD-Ong-8-Picea-abies-Pendula-and-ferns.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160703\/GPOD-Ong-8-Picea-abies-Pendula-and-ferns-700x910.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160703\/GPOD-Ong-8-Picea-abies-Pendula-and-ferns-768x998.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a>Another great example of a delightful trailing plant making a home of the sloped beds is this weeping Norway spruce (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/genus\/picea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Picea<\/a> abies<\/em> \u2018Pendula\u2019, Zones 3\u20137), which looks marvelous with some fern companions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160705\/GPOD-Ong-9-Abkhazi-Garden.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-229069\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160705\/GPOD-Ong-9-Abkhazi-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"stone path through garden of shrubs and trees\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160705\/GPOD-Ong-9-Abkhazi-Garden.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160705\/GPOD-Ong-9-Abkhazi-Garden-700x910.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160705\/GPOD-Ong-9-Abkhazi-Garden-768x998.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a>Anyone familiar with Vancouver Island knows that the best word to describe its diverse landscape is lush, and the Abkhazis perfectly reflected this in the intense greenery of the garden. Even in the cold of late winter, the beds and borders are delectably verdant.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160707\/GPOD-Ong-10-garry-oak.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-229070\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160707\/GPOD-Ong-10-garry-oak.jpg\" alt=\"bare branches of garry oaks\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160707\/GPOD-Ong-10-garry-oak.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160707\/GPOD-Ong-10-garry-oak-700x910.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27160707\/GPOD-Ong-10-garry-oak-768x998.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a>One of the most iconic plants in the garden are, as Cherry put it, \u201cThe legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/ohgarryoaksociety.org\/what-is-a-garry-oak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garry oaks<\/a> (<em>Quercus garryana<\/em>, Zones 6\u20139).\u201d These massive oaks, which grow to 40 to 90 feet tall, are native to the Pacific coast, but are most prevalent in the Pacific Northwest. The Abkhazi Garden on Vancouver Island is at the very end of their native range.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much again for sharing an incredible assortment of photos from two stellar gardens on Vancouver Island, Cherry! It has been such a treat to see these botanical havens through your lens, and I hope we get to see a spring update from your stunning home garden soon.<\/p>\n<p>Some incredible spring gardens have been rolling into the GPOD submission form and inbox that I thrilled to start sharing next week, but we also still appreciate seeing photos from public garden visits. If you\u2019re doing any garden travel this year, consider sharing some photos with the blog. <strong>Follow the directions below to submit your photos to Garden Photo of the Day!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>We want to see YOUR garden!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Have photos to share? 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We are finished with Cherry Ong\u2019s incredible late winter tour of The Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, but we\u2019re not leaving Cherry or the island just yet. Today we are enjoying photos she took while visiting\u00a0Abkhazi Garden in the capital city of Victoria. 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