Hidcote - pt. 1
I'm just now getting around to organizing the photos from my trip to England back in May. As I've said a million times, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I had an incredible time. This was a 3-week trip organized by the HPSO (Hardy Plant Society of Oregon) during which we visited 35 different locations. Most all of these were gardens but there were also a few castles and villages thrown in, as well as the icing on the trip - the Chelsea Flower Show. This tour focused on the southeast region of England, notably the Cotswolds and Cornwall. I've watched so many programs and read so many books about England and the gardens there that I was afraid it would tarnish the image I had built up in my head. I'm pleased to say that it not disappoint. The trek from London to Bath by train was not the best first impression. However, as we gained distance from the city, the rolling green countryside gave me glimpses of things to come. After arriving in Bath and finding my hotel, I m...
What a great place to hike! I love being in the woods and what I wouldn't give to drink in that beauty. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. thanks for sharing your outing. Wish I was there.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous spot and great photos. I would love to be able to identify the wildflowers better and love seeing them in nature the best. Thanks for the tour! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteFrances at Faire Garden
Cool! I'm not sure if my heart is too faint for that or not. :)
ReplyDeleteThe flower in the rock is Rue Anemone. I've never seen it growing in a rock like that though!
Thanks for the wildflower ID Rurality!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! That place is gorgeous...the terrain reminds me of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. I went horseback riding/camping over terrain like that...pretty scary! Several times I found myself looking for a tree to grab onto in case my horse spooked and headed over the edge! Hope you get to go back when more things are up, but that anemonie is really cool!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I found this post Phillip. This looks like a great place to go for spring flowers and a little heart racing adventure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting!!