Bonaventure Beckons

We have been experiencing some very gray, drab days in Savannah. Better than snow, but I am longing for some color. Since it is camellia season, I had the idea to go look at camellias! I recalled that when looking at azaleas in Bonaventure Cemetary in Spring, I saw camellias and wondered what they would look like in season.

Bonaventure Cemetary

I was disappointed. It seems that there has been a lot replacement, with many young camellias newly planted and few older specimens to view. I have been recovering from a respiratory virus so I did not care to spend long hours walking the paths, to find the old specimens, so I took my favorite route.

Gracie at Bonaventure Cemetary

Of course I had to visit Gracie, who is one of the popular sites to visit for a tourist. So much so, that they have placed a trash receptacle for those morons who dont know better than to throw their garbage on the ground in a graveyard. Heathons! If you don’t know her story, it is simply told on an adjacent stone.

Gracie at Bonaventure

The mature live oaks are so striking, even on a cloudy day. The sun shone through a few times, and I captured a few photos of the pretty camellia blossoms. I have planted mostly red, white and deep rose in my garden, but if I still had a big property, I would find a place for pink.

When I suggest a visit to Bonaventure Cemetary with my guests, I usually get the raised eyebrow! Not surprising, but there is a haunting beauty to be found here, and maybe in years ahead, even more beautiful Camellias in Winter!

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About Jayne in Georgia

Wife, mother, and owner of pets much loved. Gardener of three decades, amateur photographer, ardent about art, antiques and books.
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5 Responses to Bonaventure Beckons

  1. shoreacres says:

    I enjoy cemeteries, and always have. There’s so much history to be learned, and so much record of affectionate bonds among people.

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  2. Karen B. says:

    Camellias are just beginning to bloom here, they will continue through spring, with different varieties blooming at different times. The cemetery looks like a beautiful one to visit should I ever make it to Savannah.
    xo,
    Karen

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  3. Sheryl says:

    Even though you didn’t find the number of camelia’s that you’d hoped to see, the cemetery is still very beautiful.

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  4. I have missed you! Happy New Year! I hope you are feeling better now! Spring is around the corner. oxox
    L

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