tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post2033907725125344602..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: 'Cotswold Farm' Gardens - visited 5th February 2018Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-77098406757165074922018-02-23T13:17:16.158+00:002018-02-23T13:17:16.158+00:00Unfortunately we completely removed some of our la...Unfortunately we completely removed some of our large box globes, but luckily left most of them and waited and watched them. We were very surprised but delighted when they started to renew themselves. It is a complete mystery to us, but we feel very happy about it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42615000204225574812018-02-23T08:59:41.619+00:002018-02-23T08:59:41.619+00:00Beautiful photos Rosemary. I like the last black a...Beautiful photos Rosemary. I like the last black and white image of the house too. The flowers dotted about the grounds all look happy in that natural woodland-type setting. I'm glad your box balls have recovered. Last year we decided to cut down the box hedges in our Italian garden as they looked so straggly and unhealthy. The roots were difficult to lift so they have stayed. It'll be interesting to see if there are any new, healthy shoots of leaves this year. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86345816906417014012018-02-21T16:00:55.553+00:002018-02-21T16:00:55.553+00:00Your comment is extremely generous - thank you ver...Your comment is extremely generous - thank you very much, you have just made my day.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-48519591359743684262018-02-21T14:51:51.133+00:002018-02-21T14:51:51.133+00:00Your part of the world has so many magnificent old...Your part of the world has so many magnificent old buildings and gardens and your artistry with the camera captures them beautifully. Many thanks for this lovely late winter visit.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81448434443516133552018-02-19T23:44:13.173+00:002018-02-19T23:44:13.173+00:00It sits very happily in this lovely valley.It sits very happily in this lovely valley.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75271250015222109932018-02-19T19:39:37.542+00:002018-02-19T19:39:37.542+00:00Great garden and house. Even in winter it's be...Great garden and house. Even in winter it's beautiful!<br />Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54295198037529481002018-02-19T08:52:32.555+00:002018-02-19T08:52:32.555+00:00It was a lovely place to visit even in early Febru...It was a lovely place to visit even in early February.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67044925233779554602018-02-18T23:49:10.439+00:002018-02-18T23:49:10.439+00:00What a beautiful place, I could spend hours there....What a beautiful place, I could spend hours there. I like the quirky snail topiary.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31129255236374515192018-02-18T21:50:48.883+00:002018-02-18T21:50:48.883+00:00This house and garden are very typical of properti...This house and garden are very typical of properties and garden styles in this area Satu.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52652539853300723122018-02-18T21:49:38.705+00:002018-02-18T21:49:38.705+00:00Thank you - we couldn't believe it when we saw...Thank you - we couldn't believe it when we saw the bare twigs beginning to regrow again, and now there is almost no trace of there ever being anything wrong.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-12027689673522352332018-02-18T17:29:25.165+00:002018-02-18T17:29:25.165+00:00So beautiful! I love that kind of gardens and hous...So beautiful! I love that kind of gardens and houses! It's so different from the Finnish style. Happy Sunday, Rosemary.Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57486661061022192972018-02-18T15:43:55.664+00:002018-02-18T15:43:55.664+00:00I am so pleased that your box balls have recovered...I am so pleased that your box balls have recovered unaided and hope this will be the case for many gardens. Wonderful photographs.artistfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699911696263583824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60247016281390414122018-02-18T14:18:01.103+00:002018-02-18T14:18:01.103+00:00Dearest Rosemary, we did not have heavy snow here....Dearest Rosemary, we did not have heavy snow here. In the north of our state yes, but that is about 2.5 till 4.5 hours driving distance. The state is vast! We only had frost and that also sets trees and plants back.<br />Mother nature is strong though!<br />Hugs,<br />Mariette<br />❤Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-4172792031309482012018-02-18T08:14:56.877+00:002018-02-18T08:14:56.877+00:00Dear Mariette - I believe that you had heavy snow ...Dear Mariette - I believe that you had heavy snow earlier and nodoubt that was responsible for the delay of your spring flowers especially as I understand that snow is rarely seen in Georgia.<br />Hope your Magnolia soon recovers and gets back into its stride once again - it can take a year or two for plants to re-establish themselves.<br />It lifts the spirits when the flowers begin to bloom again - mother nature is such a wonder to behold.<br />Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5545921715138028442018-02-18T02:29:48.619+00:002018-02-18T02:29:48.619+00:00Dearest Rosemary,
interesting about those staddle ...Dearest Rosemary,<br />interesting about those staddle stones in mushroom shape for preventing rats from entering...<br />Your spring is earlier than here in Georgia; daffodil varieties are just starting out, all is late this year.<br />Our Japanese magnolia got frost last year in March and thus created late in April, leaves for the 2nd time. Guess that has thrown them off completely, only a few blossoms so far and we hope that next year it will have fully recovered and caught up into real time again.<br />We had an engagement brunch with friends and at their mansion a beautiful Japanese Magnolia was in full bloom, guess more sheltered by the former stables and such buildings.<br />Oh, when one sees that much moss on the bricks you know it is a perfect environment for any plants to thrive.<br />Enjoy it while it lasts.<br />Hugs and happy Sunday.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-80669027009257367462018-02-17T20:15:48.070+00:002018-02-17T20:15:48.070+00:00It is a lovely garden to visit Jane and especially...It is a lovely garden to visit Jane and especially so on such a bright sunny February day.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24864922975505452452018-02-17T19:14:54.212+00:002018-02-17T19:14:54.212+00:00Fascinating and beautiful garden even in winter wi...Fascinating and beautiful garden even in winter with all the Buxus cut into various shapes , and such a lovely sight with all the snow drops .Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22334601207044581562018-02-17T16:24:53.600+00:002018-02-17T16:24:53.600+00:00You are right of course Janey - many February days...You are right of course Janey - many February days are cold and eveningtime still comes fairly early, but given a day graced with brilliant sunshine and blue skies and the world becomes a different place.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-13516042442315089412018-02-17T10:30:12.518+00:002018-02-17T10:30:12.518+00:00What a surprise that Spring is already popping out...What a surprise that Spring is already popping out over there. I always think of February and a cold dark month but apparently I need to look closer. Beautiful pictures.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-89341795674067535452018-02-16T22:09:28.952+00:002018-02-16T22:09:28.952+00:00Thank you, that is very kind of you.Thank you, that is very kind of you.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49324009157033899102018-02-16T20:30:46.636+00:002018-02-16T20:30:46.636+00:00Absolutely loved your photos of the gardens and bu...Absolutely loved your photos of the gardens and buildings!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369909588334413326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86412408095213337122018-02-16T19:38:47.631+00:002018-02-16T19:38:47.631+00:00Glad you enjoyed seeing this garden Titti - have a...Glad you enjoyed seeing this garden Titti - have a great weekend too♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49626020125785721502018-02-16T19:37:59.487+00:002018-02-16T19:37:59.487+00:00Lovely to hear from you Mary - I must admit to hav...Lovely to hear from you Mary - I must admit to having no understand at all as to why these horrific shottings keep on taking place in the schools. A complete overall of the gun policy is long overdue.<br />Lovely day here today too - warm, sunny, blue skies, it put a 'spring' in my step.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24294439498449718772018-02-16T17:00:08.335+00:002018-02-16T17:00:08.335+00:00This is the place to be :) Just lovely...thank´s f...This is the place to be :) Just lovely...thank´s for sharing this place with us Rosemary.<br />Have a great weekend, take care!<br />TittiHWIT BLOGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851355663006106726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-51369147859111569052018-02-16T14:27:47.729+00:002018-02-16T14:27:47.729+00:00What an amazing garden. You captured so much of it...What an amazing garden. You captured so much of its beauty and shared with us - thank you so much Rosemary. Cotswold stone and Nature's blooms with rolling English countryside as a background, what could be more beautiful to view.<br />Today it's very hot (76F later) here today for February - I'm out to work a little in the garden, pruning and clean up mostly, but will cut a bunch of my golden daffodils for the house - to remind me of the sadness of yet another horrific incident in Florida. Prayers just don't seem enough sometimes.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.com