Agatha Christie's Greenway (Devon, England) - The Garden
There was a bit of drizzle and a few rain showers after we left our Exeter hotel and headed toward Cornwall. I was excited because, along the way, we were stopping at Agatha Christie's vacation home called Greenway. This was a double whammy - two things I love - gardens and literary history - in one setting. Along the way, Bruce mentioned that he almost did not include Greenway on the itinerary, thinking that it might be disappointing for us. What??? All I can say is that I'm glad he didn't change his mind because I found it totally fascinating. Agatha Christie bought Greenway in 1938 for 6,000 pounds. It was a property she had admired for many years and was excited when it appeared on the market. She referred to it as "the loveliest place in the world" and she would use the house strictly for holiday getaways for the next forty years. I will share photos of the interior of the Georgian house (built in 1780) in my follow-up post. There was so much to see, especia...
Wow! Great photos making memories to keep, it may never snow like that for the next ten years! I like how the snow piled up on top of things especially on the tree in pix #4 leaving the bottom side clean and bare and the furry burr-y cloak on the statue.
ReplyDeleteTen years? Nope, every couple of years.
DeletePoor little Van!! Hope it warms up quickly!!!
ReplyDeleteHe's back! :)
DeleteI don't know how close to your house you have your hummingbird feeder hung, but if there's an electrical outlet near by, I've heard that if you wrap the feeder in LED Christmas lights that might supply enough heat to keep the syrup from freezing. Or a lot of people just bring it in at night and put it out again in the morning.
ReplyDeleteThat is a good idea and worth trying.. Our feeders are just out on the patio. I am going to start bringing them in for now.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks pretty with a heavy dusting of snow. Van is a lucky bird having his own chef. :)
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly! Snow brightens up the whole outdoors--nice in grey (almost) winter. That last photo of the statue wearing a snow turban is a fun one.
ReplyDeleteNice pics, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteI particularly the last one with the statue wearing its stone 'hat' :)
Glad you are enjoying the transformation wrought by the snow.
ReplyDeleteOnly cold here. News reports said UNA cheerleaders stuck on icy interstate on way to Kansas City. Hoping we avoid the icy mix this go-round. You guys stay safe!
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