While in Florence, I walked through the Sister’s garden after breakfast every day. While it wasn’t a huge garden, it was a nice size. I was amazed at all the fruits / vegetables / flowers they had.
I loved the shape of this olive tree. Turning the corner, I saw this huge tree with pomegranates. I eat them, but I’ve never seen how they grow.
I had no idea what this was… ANYONE? The Canadians I met didn’t know either.
They had an over abundance of red peppers. They start out green, then turn red.
Their roses had the most fragrant smell.
A shamrock…
Rosemary, time to cook!
Finally, a pigeon. My grandmother used to feed the pigeons that came to her window every morning. So, I smiled when I saw this one, all alone
I enjoyed the peaceful garden walks every morning with a quick stop in the Chapel. The Nuns were putting fresh roses from the garden in the vase for the alter. It was nice to see them.
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While I regularly eat pomegranates, I’ve never actually seen them grow. I’d say a pomegranate tree could make for a perfect addition to a garden. It’s not only great looking, but its fruit is delicious and looks wonderful against dark green leaves! Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Such a beautiful place. We get pomegranates here but the colour of the outer skin is darker, more of pink.
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Yes, I believe those on the tree will turn pink too, they weren’t ripe yet.
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The first photo reminded me of an urban garden we saw on a walking tour of Amsterdam. It caught me completely by surprise. In one moment cobblestones and tall buildings; in the next a peaceful green oasis of trees and flowers. I think of NYC’s Central Park the same way, just on a massive scale.
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You’re right, Central Park is like that. A hidden gem in the city.
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What a beautiful garden! The Pomegranate tree has little vermilion flowers which are really cute and I think the tree you are wondering about is a Magnolia. Please check out my post: https://traitaliaefinlandia.com/2024/05/20/magnolia/
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Wow, thank you for your post. It’s amazing, isn’t it, how flowers can transform themselves. You are right, it’s the same tree. Thank you for showing me. 💕
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Great pics!
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I love your photos. We have a small bush by the entrance to our house that is a pomegranate plant. I haven’t tried one yet, because the birds and beasts get to them first.
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That’s funny! My daughter has a huge fig tree in her yard. It’s the same thing. First, they aren’t ripe enough, then suddenly the squirrels are there and have eaten everything!
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😅
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Smiled when I saw the pigeon after the Italian herb photos. My neighbours when I was a kid were Italian and they made wonderful pigeon pies.
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Really, pigeon pies? I have not heard of this. I’m headed to Google this. My Italian relatives were big on rabbit meat.
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I think , just like rabbits, the pigeons were farmed.
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There is something really peaceful about a stay in a religious order’s household. That would be a beautiful garden to behold. I had been hoping you would have a comment that IDs the mystery tree.
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Oh, there is an Italian lady who commented and gave a link to her article. It’s a magnolia tree.
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Looks great!
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