Puzzle Pieces

Three distinctive puzzles of varying challenges.

Cherry Blossoms

Challenging but satisfying to complete Reviewed by Lila Yorke

This painting by illustrator Michael Storrings captures the beauty of cherry blossom season in Washington, DC. As a 1,000-piece puzzle it was very challenging.

The walkway and grass through the middle of the scene was a good place to start because of the distinctive people and pets along the pathway and on the grass. The cherry trees, however, across the top and in the two bottom corners all looked the same so you really had to examine each piece very carefully to fit them into the right places.

This puzzle took several hours to finish with two people working on it but was very satisfying to complete.

Book Nerd

An absorbing, fun to finish project Reviewed by Sue Hills

If you like books and jigsaws, then this 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle by Workman, is the puzzle for you!

This puzzle has good quality pieces in a variety of shapes and colours, and comes with a handy mini poster. The design extending to the edges helps completion of the outer frame and from then on it is finding the right book for the right shelf.

An absorbing project, fun to finish and satisfying to peruse the result. Along the way you may even find a few more book titles for your reading list!

Nature Anatomy

A wonderful variety of flora and fauna Reviewed by Walter Sliva

This 500-piece puzzle by Julia Rothman, author of the book by the same name, made by Storey Puzzles, depicts a wonderful variety of flora and fauna. Putting it together is a relaxing exercise in locating the pieces needed to build the distinctly unique illustrations.

Relatively easy to put together, and because of the focus on nature, this puzzle is well suited to children.

Visit our Garden Shop. We have a great variety of puzzles, perfectly suited for you summer relaxation and enjoyment. www.shop.torontobotanicalgarden.ca