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...
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the Dahlias! Another favorite is the white lily (last photo).
Have a wonderful day!
The lily was a surprise! Do they usually bloom this late in the season up your way? I adore Caryopteris and wish I could grow it here. (I've tried.) The combination of the coleus and hydrangea is unexpected and very attractive.
ReplyDeleteThat lily was a surprise. It is in a pot and I guess it was planted late.
DeleteI always enjoy my monthly visits to your garden. So much variety and color. Happy (belated) Bloom Day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dorothy!
DeleteYour 'Dynamite' is dynamite. It looks wonderful. Mine are extremely drought stressed.
ReplyDeleteThe Caryopteris and Abelia are so happy and healthy looking. Your whole garden must be magic.
Hoover, we do a ton of watering!
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