We’ve been so busy with planting, weeding, mowing the grass and all multitude of jobs associated with keeping the garden up to scratch, that it’s a luxury to sit and relax.
Thought I’d share this shot with you, which made me smile because I never seem to have the time to sit down and just enjoy the garden!
Just 5 minutes!
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We hosted several fund-raising events recently and the evening of this particular one stood out, not so much for the warmness of the weather, but for reasons of the light quality.
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After a slow start the Potager is beginning to come into its own. The apricot trees are heavy with ripe fruit, the Sweet-Peas smell delightful as you pass under the arches, and the contrasting colours of the vegetables has worked out well.
a quiet corner of the Potager
Two-tone
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Despite the dry weather when we planted the rose-garden this year our roses are really putting on a splendid show.
view through rose garden towards The Rectory
July 2011
The fantastic weather has been both a blessing and a trial in the gardens over the past 10 days. The ground is just too dry for the time of year and young plants have needed extra attention to keep them thriving.
However, the sushine has well and truly kissed the gardens and we have been rewarded with one of the most beautiful show of tulips we have experienced in the last few years.
The first view of tulips as you enter the gardens
As you turn the corner at the top of the lawn you can see a mixture of containers planted with tulips, contrasting beautifully with the fresh greens of spring.
Looking along the terrace
Ouside the drawing room window
In the pottager the apple blossom is at it’s best, both in display and fragrance. White tulips have been planted in tubs and borders combining to provide a wonderful show.
Archway through the centre of the Pottager
Walking out of the Pottager and across towards the pond I took this lovely view, looking across the lawn, of the spring colours.
Delightful spring garden scene
This view has to called ‘reflective’!
Reflections
It is so lovely here that we shall be enjoying the gardens as much as we can throughout the Easter holiday. Both Annie and myself intend to spend the next few days just pottering around and will be delighted to chat about the gardens if you care to visit.
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