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The Newt (Somerset, England)

After Stourhead , the second garden on the tour that day was "The Newt". Talk about a change in garden styles! As I review my photos, I can appreciate the beauty and style of this garden, but I must confess, it was one of my least favorites.  I remember mostly the heat (it was one of our warmer days), the glaring sun with few trees in sight, and the commercial feel of the whole enterprise. But then again, this was mainly a vegetable garden and I was having an "off" day (I had just toured Stourhead, where I missed some of the main landmarks). The entrance took us through an area with gift shops and display areas (nice thing about photos is you see things you missed - I had not noticed the intricate ceiling design) - We did have an actual tour guide at this one, and he led us through the entire garden - Down a winding, blinding white walkway, towards the large vegetable garden - Leaving one vegetable garden, we headed up a grassy avenue with water features.  Along th...
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Waiting patiently for spring



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Get that lady a shawl, preferably not made of snow.

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  2. LesFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Oh Lord, her arms done froze off.

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  3. Jill of All TradesFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Bit nippy out isn't it. Bring on spring.

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  4. EveFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Sorry Phillip...I'm getting a little impatient!!!
    And I'm going to agree with Lisa! And wouldnt a shawl on her make for a great photo in the snow!!

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  5. KellyFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Here's another one...
    That is a horrible case of frostbite!

    I can hardly wait til Spring. I hear there is more snow on the way. BooHoo!

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  6. scottweberpdxFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Lovely photo...and yes...we're almost there...spring is just around the corner...right?!?

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  7. GailFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    me, too, Phillip! ps there's an SOS in word verification!

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  8. DarlaFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I'd say she looks a little chilly.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    It was nice getting out last Saturday with my tractor hauling mulch to my daylilies and cleaning up fallen limbs. 72 degrees really felt warm, even the dogs were panting from the heat. My daffodils are coming up. Mom next door has one with a bloom on it. Getting close. Mary

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  10. serial tillerFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Neat photo captions. Here's mine. Hmm, maybe it's too early to go skinny dipping! LOL Spring is coming though if we can tough it out in Feb. It's already the 5th.

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