One of my favourite places in this city in which to walk in circles — literally — and an excellent place to practice multiple-ing is Queen Elizabeth Park.

The Large Quarry Garden & Bloedel Conservatory

After I arrived at the Large Quarry Garden on a Friday evening in late August, I quickly picked my subject: Cleome spinosa (Spider Flower).

By visiting the park in different seasons I discover new-to-me plants with blossoms, berries, and/or foliage that delight and fascinate me. After learning about Cleome’s many desirable features — and especially that it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies when it flowers in late summer — I easily decided to reserve space for a few specimens in our front garden bed.