#Kingsbrae Garden

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Daily writing promptIf humans had taglines, what would yours be?View all responses If humans had taglines, what would yours be? I really only want a one word tag – poet, and that’s the name of my blog – rogermoorepoet.com. An award-winning teacher, researcher, poet, and short-story writer, I was born in Swansea, the same town as Dylan Thomas, the famous Welsh poet, whom I emulated in my youth.…

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New Brunswick: South Shore

My first break along the highway into New Brunswick was at Grand Falls, where there's benches next to the not-that-grand-but-still-impressive waterfalls. When I was here in 2010, I was stunned to realize that there's an hour time difference between NB & QC but I had now planned my driving schedule accordingly (I did check with the tourist info just to make sure I got it right!😃).

Next stop was for gas in Hartland which boasts to have the longest covered bridge in the world, but instead I found the shortest one besides the gas station 😅, courtesy of the chips factory next door. Getting tired from the driving already, I decided not to search for the long one, as I would undoubtedly see more on my trip (seen two since then).

I had been recommended to take the old highway from Fredericton to Saint John along the river, which was definitely worth it; not only did it have great views but I also suddenly saw something big along the road, thinking "funny, those people put up a statue of a moose on their driveway" (it's quite common to see sculptures of deer, roosters or scarecrows at driveway entrances, presumably to make it easier to find), so I continued at full speed ahead... A few second later, thinking "what if it's not actually a statue??" I slowed down and it turned out to be a real moose after all!! It didn't move, apart from twitching its ears when I got closer and then finally it made a few steps when I had stopped to take a picture. Amazing!!

After getting to the cabin at New River Beach provincial park, I went for a walk along the beach, which has apparently the best sand in the south, and then I sat down with a well-deserved beer & dinner looking out on the Bay of Fundy. It was cold that evening so happy to sit inside a cabin for a change!

Next day there was a thick fog that didn't disappear until 10am, so I made my way to St Andrews warmly dressed but luckily within an hour the sun came through. I spent quite some time at the Kingsbrae Gardens as they were really pretty so will create a separate post with a collage of pictures from there. Walked around the historic downtown (I always love murals!) and had pizza on a bench overlooking the harbour.

I was waiting for the low tide to kick in to drive over to Ministers Island, which can only be accessed by driving over a sandbar. I initially thought it was a bit of a marketing stunt until a car in front of me got stuck in the soft wet sand, so I then made sure to follow someone who seemed to be a local!

The entire island used to be property of Sir William Van Horne, whom I had never heard of, but who was an influential man; not only did he design & construct the railway across Canada (6 years ahead of schedule), he also was key in convincing government to designate national parks (starting with Banff to attract rich tourists for the train, so as usual it was for the money but the environment and us all benefited from it as well 😃) and was an avid painter, Japanese bowl collector, violinist and inventor amongst others. A so-called Renaissance man except that he apparently did not appreciate his daughter, favouring the younger son and grandson instead... So much for being a truly great guy! 😜

Besides the 50-room house, the island contains also a pretty bathhouse with a tidal pool in front of it (with the warm sand heating the incoming tide), a windmill well and a carbide gas generator (for lighting in the house) as well as a 3-storey barn for prize-winning horses and cattle... impressive!

Having made it back to the mainland, I had a great evening with Bob, Diane and their daughter Laura at a delicious Thai restaurant in Saint John... I had met Bob in 2019 when starting a new project for work and wesrayed connected through his son-in-law Duncan who worked for the vendor for several years, we clicked somehow 🤩.

The following day it rained instead of fog 😒 so after having done my laundry I headed to Saint John for sightseeing there. Bob had recommended to visit the Reversing Falls, which are not actual falls so not much to take a photo of, but a location where you can see the water flow upstream against the current when it becomes high tide... the direction of the water seemed wrong though compared to the tidetable, and we later discovered that evening that the bottleneck of the river creates a 2.5 to 4hr delay in the tides between the Reversing Falls and the open harbour less than a kilometer away... It took us some brainstorming over a bottle of wine but we figured out why without Google! 😉

I walked around the City Market, historic streets and Market Square for a bit until the rain started in earnest and then had haddock cakes & a beer at Britt's, a local favorite restaurant.

In the afternoon, I met Duncan and Laura at their home along the Kennebecasis River and had a great time on their boat, seeing tens of jumping sea bass and sturgeon in what is basically their backyard. Being able to work mostly from home in such a place is a luxury beyond words and I'm grateful to have experienced it. Bob & Diane came over for dinner which consisted of great conversations over seared scallops and a traditional lobster boil, my first one! 💖

Having been pampered at their place, I set off in the morning for the last stretch of untamed wilderness along New Brunswick's south shore; the Fundy Trail. Before that however, I met this friendly gentleman who lives at Duck Pond Beach who explained about the history of Split Rock (and who purchased his property at the beach for $10,000 40 years ago!) and had lunch at the St Martins sea caves, passing enroute through a covered bridge 😍

By the time I got to the Fundy trail the rain had changed into a thunderstorm (which always scares me) so I ended up waiting it out for an hour at the interpretative centre & learned about a historic sawmill village. The Fundy trail has tons of impressive nature, including vistas over the shoreline, waterfalls and famous Long Beach which extends for half a kilometer at low tide...better not venture too far out when the tide comes back up! The last stop within the trailway was at the Eye of the Needle Gorge which can be seen from an observation platform high over the valley. 

Very last stop of the day was at Cape Enrage, which I had expected to be as wild as the Capes in Newfoundland but this was rather tame and uninteresting as it's managed foremost as a zipline adventure park... the beach nearby was pretty though! After the mostly rainy day, I was happy to sit in the settting sun on the deck of my camping cabin overlooking a little pond 🤗.

This morning I'll briefly visit the Hopewell Rocks, where I've kayaked several years ago at high tide and then walked on the ocean floor at low tide a few hours later. It's very impressive to visualize the tide difference but it's even higher on the other, deeper side of the bay so won't dwell too long here because I can't wait to explore Nova Scotia next!

This is already the end of my second week travelling... distance driven this week: 1729 km

Wildlife: 1 moose (along the road), 2 turkey (Fundy Trail), 1 rabbit (Hopewell Rocks)

SUPs: none

Hikes: 3 small ones but all with stairs or steep uphill 😒 (along the Fundy Trail)

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Growing Green: Kingsbrae Garden's Sustainable Approach to Ecosystem Enhancement

Exploring the Beauty of Kingsbrae Garden: A Guide to the Best Floral Displays Kingsbrae Garden is a stunning 27-acre botanical garden located in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. It is home to a variety of beautiful floral displays, making it a must-see destination for any nature lover. From vibrant blooms to lush foliage, Kingsbrae Garden has something for everyone. The garden is divided into…

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The Balcony, 2018, Watercolor on Paper, 15″ x 11.″ Created @KIRA - Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts at the Kingsbrae Garden.

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~Yellow Cornflower, Kingsbrae Gardens, Canada NB

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New Brunswick woman makes remarkable find of rare truffle in her backyard

Peggy Cooper was working in the garden on her Kingston Peninsula property, when she unearthed an unusual find.

"I didn't know what they were," Cooper said. "They weren't stones, they weren't mushrooms, they looked really different."

She soon found out she had made a remarkable and rare discovery of truffles in her own backyard.

They've been positively identified by Alfredo Justo, a curator of botany and mycology at the New Brunswick Museum.

"We tend to think about truffles in the context of the European species," Justo said. "We hear they're sold for astronomical prices, and they're common in Europe, but they're also present in North America."

Although it's been confirmed these are true truffles, what species they are remains a mystery.

Now, part of the donation made to the museum is on its way to the University of Florida for DNA sequencing.

"We know we have a lot of diversity of truffles in North America, but many species have just not been described yet," Justo said.

It was an exciting find for the scientific -- and culinary -- communities.

Chef Alex Haun of Kingsbrae Garden in St. Andrews is getting some to cook with.

Usually, he says, cooking with truffles means sourcing them from the south of France or northern Italy.

"It's a great taste," Haun said. "It's unique, it's not per se a European style white truffle, it's definitely has some different notes which is great because it makes it unique, it makes it New Brunswick."

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Saint Andrews, The Town for All Seasons

The town of Saint Andrews, New Brunswick is one of the top vacation destinations in Canada. Nestled along Passamaquoddy Bay in Southern NB, this town offers a pictursque view of the ocean.

There are also several recreational activities that cam be enjoyed in this town. Those who are looking for an adventure can sign up for a whale-watching excursion at the Fundy Bay during summer. Alternatively, they can visit the Fundy Discovery Aquarium to get an up-close encounter with local marine wildlife which is available all-year round.

For other recreation, Saint Andrews is home to an award-winning golf course, tennis courts, and parks. Kingsbrae Garden, a top-rated public garden in Canada, is a well-loved destination in this town. It also boasts the popular Algonquin Hotel which is now newly refurbished.

In Saint Andrews, many of its buildings reflect the history of its founders, the United Empire Loyalists in the aftermath of the American Revolution. The historic Water Street, the heart and soul of commercial and community life in Saint Andrews, is a perfect destination not only for history buffs but almost for everyone -- there are restaurants, inns, pubs, and shops selling arts and crafts made by local artisans.

Filled with beauty and charm, many of those who visit this place end up moving here for good. If you don't have a destination for your next vacation trip, give this place a try and see why many people are falling in love with this town.

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Butternut tree at the Kingsbrae gardens.

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New Brunswick Roadtrip Begins in St. Andrews

St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com By Karen Rubin, with Dave E. Leiberman, Laini Miranda & Eric Leiberman Travel Features Syndicate, http://www.goingplacesfarandnear.com Perhaps the most defining feature of New Brunswick, Canada is that it has the highest tides in the world. But unless you see it, stand in it, walk on the ocean floor one hour and kayak…

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Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.

Daily writing promptDescribe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.View all responses Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. Painting. I was always told that I couldn’t paint. “You don’t have a clue. Give it up now. You’re wasting your time, and ours.” Same with drawing and any other form of visual and creative art. I tried to build model aircraft –…

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Kingsbrae Garden

As promised in my previous post, this one is dedicated to pretty Kingsbrae Garden in St Andrews, New Brunswick. A mix of formal and informal gardens, with surprisingly already a lot of plants in bloom... especially loved the rododendrons (which already were out of bloom in my own garden)! There's also a sculpture garden which has interesting compositions, and even a Dutch windmill 😍.

A flower between flowers (😜 corny!) completely in my element! 💖

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blog 2 Wow!! What a crazy weekend I participated in the great indulge wine and food festival as a culinary student of NBCC. Indulge food festival is a festival where local restaurant and the collage prepare delicious plates for the public and local wine for the tourist to try. There are many events going on through the weekend like taste of Andrews ,harvest feast, the wine and beer trail, and more.

The wine and beer trail is a 3-hour experience unique wine tasting event, which will take you through the locations through the community. You get access to a fun afternoon of getting to know various wine and beer through enjoyment and education. You get bracelets to go to all the local bars and try the local bar and wine free nothing. Also, there is many other events down by the water where you can be a blueberry pie from us (NBCC) or buy items from the stores on water street.

The Taste of St. Andrews takes place on Friday night on water street where all the participants in the festival make different plates of food and people buy the items with there tickets. We made and sold donair wraps and pulled pork nachos for one ticket and we were making them 3-4 of the items on the fly and we were the first booth to sell out! Later that night there was a great afterparty with a great band and music.

Saturday night I took part in the Harvest Feast hosted by the Kingsbrea garden staff. Before the feast started we had to sell scallops and dumplings which we made the day of to 150 guests. After that was over we got to plate the soup, appetizer, main, and desserts plate with help the from the Kingsbrae staff. We made the appetizer which was a mayo aioli, saute onions, green oil, coffee balsamic, pulled pork wrapped in prosciutto, and a fruit cracker.

After the meals were getting picked up from the tables I was stacking plates in milk crates and carrying them back to the Kingsbrae kitchen. While I was doing that I could have left when my crew left but stayed behind and do my work. When I was going back to get another load I was stopped by the executive chef and he told me to relax and take a break and have a beer to talk to the other chefs. Where I got some tips, and listened to their amazing stories in the culinary field and I these stories and tips I can use to help me to improve as an upcoming chef. These chefs I was talking to had 10-25 years of experience in their field. If I didn’t stay behind and worked my butt off I would have not got to get that amazing experience. I can’t wait to get more experiences like these in the future and get tips from professional chefs. Hard work pays off!!http://indulgenb.com/weekend-activities/

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Ocean in Fog, 2018, Watercolor on Paper, 11″ x 15.″ Created @KIRA - Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts. 霧海.

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