tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post2010756050060483347..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: An English Country GardenRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-70483779054821502732015-06-10T10:13:31.556+01:002015-06-10T10:13:31.556+01:00We cant really understand what is going on with th...We cant really understand what is going on with the Box - all the books say that when you have blight the Box is finished, but we have new green stems and leaves sprouting up through the blight. It is a mystery, we shall just bide our time and see what happens.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16142094434236265482015-06-09T17:48:12.850+01:002015-06-09T17:48:12.850+01:00The Courts Garden is very fine indeed, Rosemary, b...The Courts Garden is very fine indeed, Rosemary, but it seems to me that in its way your garden is just as fine and your range of flowers is lovely. I'm so glad the box blight isn't running totally wild.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16271056320368541032015-06-06T07:06:00.465+01:002015-06-06T07:06:00.465+01:00Hello Jennifer - delighted that you enjoyed lookin...Hello Jennifer - delighted that you enjoyed looking around The Courts Garden and Stoneywell cottage - they were both lovely visits - happy days to you. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-53743032376738507992015-06-05T23:21:09.575+01:002015-06-05T23:21:09.575+01:00Hi Rosemary, I really enjoyed seeing this garden. ...Hi Rosemary, I really enjoyed seeing this garden. It reminded me of a book I just saw in the library this morning that I want to go back for next time, about the summer-cottage lifestyle of the upper classes in Britain after World War I. It looks like an interesting book. I had too many already to borrow it today. I really enjoyed your post on Stoneywell cottage too. I don't know if I'll ever have a chance to see these places in real life, so I appreciate that you're always sharing interesting sites here. Hope you have a good weekend.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-83998735950115488152015-06-04T09:07:49.227+01:002015-06-04T09:07:49.227+01:00Dear Yoko - that candelabra primula comes in many ...Dear Yoko - that candelabra primula comes in many colour ways - palest pink through to deep salmon pink, white, palest lemon through to orange.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16907180550349346522015-06-04T06:31:11.842+01:002015-06-04T06:31:11.842+01:00What a nice stroll around the garden with so many ...What a nice stroll around the garden with so many blooms of May! I’m glad to find my favorite Japanese primrose but such crimson color is new to me. The handkerchief tree in flower is so lovely.<br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33016248487021906152015-06-02T18:46:30.461+01:002015-06-02T18:46:30.461+01:00I am sorry I perhaps did not make it clear enough ...I am sorry I perhaps did not make it clear enough - you are not the only one Olympia who thought that this garden was Hidcote. It is actually The Courts Garden at the southern end of the Cotswolds, Hidcote is at the northern end. The Courts Garden was influenced by the Arts and Crafts style at Hidcote. I also show a link to Hidcote.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-71618597083237630262015-06-02T14:30:40.345+01:002015-06-02T14:30:40.345+01:00I'm late but I would like to add my joy too,lo...I'm late but I would like to add my joy too,looking at those stunning pictures. I have never been there, Hidcote Gardens are already in my wish list. I think I have seen this place on other blogs but these photos here are surely the epitome of beauty.Things and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-55779308419918240052015-06-02T13:28:25.588+01:002015-06-02T13:28:25.588+01:00Just arrived back home so thank you all for your v...Just arrived back home so thank you all for your very kind comments - I am pleased that you enjoyed seeing the lovely Courts Garden filled with wonderful flowers and trees.<br />To answer one or two questions:-<br />Gina - yes, I am very happy with the new camera<br />Patricia - the purple pom pom flowers are Alliums - members of the onion family - you can get them in an assortment of sizes from medium size flowers to big globe ones. They also come in a variety of shades from pink to mauve, burgundy to deep purple.<br />Nilly I cannot imagine a plant with grey/green slim leaves!!! - if you show a photo of it on your blog I might be able to help.<br />I hope to have time to visit your blogs soon.<br />As I write our water tank is in the process of being replaced by the plumber - it sprung a leak whilst we were away, but luckily no damage caused.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59579911442655010232015-06-02T08:43:04.512+01:002015-06-02T08:43:04.512+01:00I really love these gardens. Your photos are so wo...I really love these gardens. Your photos are so wonderful. And so much beautiful flowers.. ooh, this is gorgeous post.<br />Hugsorvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-62233438969742238522015-06-02T00:30:10.720+01:002015-06-02T00:30:10.720+01:00These two gardens are wonderful and I love the exu...These two gardens are wonderful and I love the exuberant flowers.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67042547722222368942015-06-01T23:28:45.087+01:002015-06-01T23:28:45.087+01:00Beautiful! I have scoured your photos for a new un...Beautiful! I have scoured your photos for a new unnamed plant I found at a car boot sale. Grey/green slim leaves arranged in a circle around the stem and a purple flower spike, not quite out yet. I wonder what it's called?nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-80588205339969988012015-06-01T11:15:34.469+01:002015-06-01T11:15:34.469+01:00Two beautiful Spring gardens in one day - lovely! ...Two beautiful Spring gardens in one day - lovely! Your new camera is producing gorgeous pictures Rosemary. I am wondering about the name of the flowers which look like purple pom poms - they are in both gardens. I saw them in my daughter's neighborhood, but she didn't know the name of them either. And I am pleased to hear your box hedges may yet recover. Well done, you must have found the cure...Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18414385130282223342015-06-01T01:21:58.439+01:002015-06-01T01:21:58.439+01:00Many sighs drifted from my lips looking through yo...Many sighs drifted from my lips looking through your photos of the Courts Garden. It's easy to see why it took so many years to create such a beautiful collection of flowers, shrubs, trees, walkways...and the list goes on. Erysimum 'Artist's Paintbox' is new to me and quite spectacular. Your own garden is bursting in colour and variety as well. Here comes June!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47511071808053573352015-05-31T22:48:19.742+01:002015-05-31T22:48:19.742+01:00I. Don't think I have ever seen a handkerchief...I. Don't think I have ever seen a handkerchief tree or such an assortment of beautiful flowers.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25508742284173523612015-05-31T07:34:49.533+01:002015-05-31T07:34:49.533+01:00I just love the english gardens, you really have a...I just love the english gardens, you really have a way !Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15475853251701678502015-05-30T17:10:39.139+01:002015-05-30T17:10:39.139+01:00Beautiful garden tour Rosemary, I myself could spe...Beautiful garden tour Rosemary, I myself could spend days visiting such places. I especially loved the twig trellis among the allums. I just love that pretty shock of purple in the spring. My goodness were just days away from June. :)<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend<br />Hugs<br />RosemarySeason of Herbs...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16064779399992111371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68610161733126071402015-05-30T14:15:03.009+01:002015-05-30T14:15:03.009+01:00Dear Rosemary,
Your own garden appears worthy of ...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />Your own garden appears worthy of the National Trust. All you need now is your own little temple.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82978142413515028182015-05-30T08:13:34.347+01:002015-05-30T08:13:34.347+01:00I rather like this garden - a good mix of formal a...I rather like this garden - a good mix of formal and relaxed and such a lovely selection of flowers.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47185545736664616352015-05-29T21:46:20.734+01:002015-05-29T21:46:20.734+01:00What a beautiful garden, and gosh, that erysimum, ...What a beautiful garden, and gosh, that erysimum, I have never seen a plant with so many different coloured flowers, it is beautiful isn't it!! Wonderful to see what is growing in your garden as well! Although I have never seen a handkerchief tree in person, I have seen two on blogs today, what is the chance of that hey! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-43426130409101445852015-05-29T20:53:51.684+01:002015-05-29T20:53:51.684+01:00That is wonderful news about your boxwood! Finger...That is wonderful news about your boxwood! Fingers crossed. Thanks for this lovely garden tour, Rosemary. You were there at just the right time - lots of blooms and colors. I've never seen a handkerchief tree - off to google more. CheersWoodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-51101184108531216932015-05-29T20:14:23.887+01:002015-05-29T20:14:23.887+01:00The new camera is doing you proud! The apple arch ...The new camera is doing you proud! The apple arch with its old brick path is superb. And the handkerchief tree, I wonder how many more years I will have to wait for mine to bloom :(<br />Have a good trip. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52659436518620126772015-05-29T19:23:29.790+01:002015-05-29T19:23:29.790+01:00It is a long time since I visited the Courts Garde...It is a long time since I visited the Courts Garden you have some lovely photos of it.CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16513387756131479732015-05-29T19:07:41.212+01:002015-05-29T19:07:41.212+01:00Hi Rosemary, I'm so glad for you the buxus are...Hi Rosemary, I'm so glad for you the buxus are recovering. Nature just keeps amazing us doesn't it. Your garden looks beautiful and full of bloom and colour at the end of May. Love your collage again!<br /><br />Such a beautiful garden you visited! Love the Erysimum 'Artist's Paintbox'. I had wondered in one of the pictures above the detail of the plant what the name of it was and then there it was, a few pictures later. The Silene alba is amazing as well. Thanks so much for letting us all enjoy this beautiful garden with you. <br /><br />Have a lovely weekend!<br /><br />Marianflowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81197957490099253282015-05-29T17:18:23.667+01:002015-05-29T17:18:23.667+01:00Hello Rosemary, The house at Hidcote looks quite...Hello Rosemary, The house at Hidcote looks quite handsome, and the gardens are quite fitting, being mostly green with a number of unusual flowers. The one thing I this garden would be better without is the topiary.<br /><br />It looks like your new camera is a success, and your own interesting blossoms easily rival those at Hidcote. I hope you bring back some nice photos from Nottingham.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.com