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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ReplyDeleteA good thing that you don't have the fountain going. Chester obviously appreciates that. Sweet kitty.
ReplyDeleteGodt billede.
ReplyDeleteMan må sige, at katten nyder tilværelsen.
Tak for kigget.
Chester is gorgeous !!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand people who don't like animals. I love seeing pets pop up in posts - for me it personalises the blog. But then....I'm a bleeding heart when it comes to animals.
Chester is such a great name for a cat!
ReplyDeleteDelightful!
ReplyDeleteHow SWEET!!
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