Gardens

Barnsdale - Rutland - Saturday 2nd November 2024

Barnsdale Gardens where Geoff Hamilton 1936-1996 created so many of the gardens for BBC's Gardeners' World, the programme that introduced me to gardening. The gardens that he created were sized for ordinary houses - although with the way gardens have shrunk in new houses they would now be to big. Managed by Geoff's son Nick. First autumn visit and first with the family.

Geoff Hamilton 1936-1996

Every time I come this apple tree arch is a highlight.

Silver birch trees with their stunning bark - who needs leaves?

A tree and shrub arbour, worth considering for home.

Leicester Botanic Gardens - Thursday 10th October 2024

The Whitwick u3a Garden Group returned to Leicester Botanic Gardens Glebe Road (LE2 2LD) where we had a terrific tour.

Shrub borders with their fabulous autumn colour.

Just look at this amazing tree with low branches at all angles.

The Alstroemeria Indian Summer - Peruvian Lily looked wonderful.

The Echinocactus grusonii - Golden Barrel Cactus in the glass house.

Westonbury Mill Water Garden - Pembridge - Leominster - Friday 26th July 2024

A gem of a lunch stop on route to Llandrindod Wells, Westonbury Mill Water Garden was a Herefordshire delight. Only open during the summer.

A folly tower where water from the stream is pumped to the top to come out of the creature's mouth.

Two sides of the garden were bordered with a mini canal.

One of many fantastic and colourful vistas, a delightful surprise around every corner.

Lots of variety such as this bridge to the jungle type area.

Dorothy Clive Garden - Market Drayton - Thursday 11th July 2024

My third Whitwick u3a Garden Group visit to The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4EU

The stag statue above a waterfall.

A large glasshouse to explore.

A view of the large pond.

A specially planted wildflower meadow.

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