tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post7915484721270252050..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Garden Journey continues........Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45007997353977686042015-10-15T08:24:11.331+01:002015-10-15T08:24:11.331+01:00What a fabulous garden. I had never heard of it. N...What a fabulous garden. I had never heard of it. Now hope to go one day.Katharine Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272802201564787548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67838726412587412342015-10-14T01:28:44.945+01:002015-10-14T01:28:44.945+01:00Wow! What a wonderful place!!!Wow! What a wonderful place!!!Wasabi Honey Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01300236672240766588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-28039778927544222842015-10-13T21:45:39.423+01:002015-10-13T21:45:39.423+01:00A very interesting garden I must say...
Love,
Titt...A very interesting garden I must say...<br />Love,<br />TittiHWIT BLOGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851355663006106726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-48081308678142495922015-10-13T21:42:49.841+01:002015-10-13T21:42:49.841+01:00There is so much to see in this fantastic garden, ...There is so much to see in this fantastic garden, something different around every corner. Hope you find so decent weather as you head south! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-64915960833896189102015-10-13T21:39:59.401+01:002015-10-13T21:39:59.401+01:00What a stunning garden that is. Now added to my l...What a stunning garden that is. Now added to my lengthening list of places to visit (when we are living back in England again). I couldn't help wondering how many gardeners they employed though!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57104921293595149572015-10-13T13:05:24.017+01:002015-10-13T13:05:24.017+01:00Hello Dear Rosemary,
I am working towards doing a ...Hello Dear Rosemary,<br />I am working towards doing a few blogs here and there..I have missed a lot. However, its always so wonderful to see your posts. <br />I have really, never seen a garden so well laid out. You have written about many, but this is so wonderful.<br />Lots of Egyptian architecture. <br />Thousands, must be spent on these gardens each year.<br />Most enjoyable..<br />best wishes..<br />Happy week<br />Val xx<br />valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-88797761021267202332015-10-13T07:24:22.471+01:002015-10-13T07:24:22.471+01:00I love to walk with you in these lovely,, beautifu...I love to walk with you in these lovely,, beautiful and wonderful gardens. Thanks to take me with.orvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18784279854145938692015-10-13T01:31:10.336+01:002015-10-13T01:31:10.336+01:00Dear Rosemary, I am in awe of these hedges and the...Dear Rosemary, I am in awe of these hedges and the topiary! This garden must employ an army of workers; there seems to be no blade out of place! Like commentor Stardust above, stumperies are new to me.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67966062961425955682015-10-10T07:05:09.187+01:002015-10-10T07:05:09.187+01:00There are many choices which way to take and vario...There are many choices which way to take and various different elements in this garden. I’m tempted to walk through the curving path (the 11th image), excited with the mystery of where to reach. Stumperies are first to me. Their enchanting look makes me imagine gnomes would be hidden inside. Have a nice weekend, Rosemary.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16923224092100225942015-10-08T21:34:09.243+01:002015-10-08T21:34:09.243+01:00This is a verry beautiful garden...
Nice hedge'...This is a verry beautiful garden...<br />Nice hedge's.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />Inge, my choiceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09183601646822461246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-23608733406573286072015-10-08T20:07:07.317+01:002015-10-08T20:07:07.317+01:00What a perfect garden, love the Egyptian influence...What a perfect garden, love the Egyptian influence.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-8236376560331199552015-10-08T16:27:24.908+01:002015-10-08T16:27:24.908+01:00After such a great large and very diverse, and wel...After such a great large and very diverse, and well-tended garden has not walking around, so thank you for a wonderful experience. * Thank you very much for your good wishes for his son and greet.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50819296955137194502015-10-08T16:23:23.709+01:002015-10-08T16:23:23.709+01:00Fantastic topiary/hedge cutting. I really don'...Fantastic topiary/hedge cutting. I really don't like stumperys, always give me the creeps!SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-78694228927505054362015-10-08T14:45:47.426+01:002015-10-08T14:45:47.426+01:00Definitely a garden worth a looong visit. I never ...Definitely a garden worth a looong visit. I never heard of Stumpery's , but what a great idea if arranged 'artistically' like here !Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-6953106274456932442015-10-08T08:44:32.746+01:002015-10-08T08:44:32.746+01:00Bateman inherited a lot of money Rosemary - he had...Bateman inherited a lot of money Rosemary - he had a great vision but people will move mountains for you when you can pay them.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-34098581807929496902015-10-08T08:41:03.948+01:002015-10-08T08:41:03.948+01:00The whole garden is immaculate - I did go many, ma...The whole garden is immaculate - I did go many, many years ago, but can now only remember the Chinese garden as I had never seen anything quite like it before.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-58173725653246138692015-10-08T05:31:52.928+01:002015-10-08T05:31:52.928+01:00It's so interesting visiting these gardens wit...It's so interesting visiting these gardens with you. I never thought I lacked imagination but the people who thought up all these towers, walkways, viewpoints, etc clearly have much more of that elixir of life than I'll ever have!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-72552569012718933652015-10-07T23:02:43.742+01:002015-10-07T23:02:43.742+01:00There is a lot to admire at Biddulph Grange, I inc...There is a lot to admire at Biddulph Grange, I include it in one of my slide show presentations. It is difficult to choose between the Dahlia Walk and the Chinese Garden, which I think just edges it for me. The difference in the pictures from before the NT restored it and now is amazing.Brian Skeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761762507159759619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-88485521088507092062015-10-07T22:09:33.629+01:002015-10-07T22:09:33.629+01:00Glad you enjoyed seeing them AmyGlad you enjoyed seeing them AmyRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52435702097711435892015-10-07T22:05:21.457+01:002015-10-07T22:05:21.457+01:00The stumpery really is amazing isn't it, as yo...The stumpery really is amazing isn't it, as you know it was pouring with rain when we visited and the stumpery looked amazing as all the moss was so glossy and drippy, just how you would want a stumpery to look really! Great to see more of your "in the dry" pictures! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79567571434155756782015-10-07T18:44:24.167+01:002015-10-07T18:44:24.167+01:00I can imagine that the stumpery would look great i...I can imagine that the stumpery would look great if it was decorated for Halloween with pumpkins and lights. I am sure it is a garden that your children would love to visit.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-7045388907547100652015-10-07T18:42:29.184+01:002015-10-07T18:42:29.184+01:00Hello Jim - we are hoping that the weather will be...Hello Jim - we are hoping that the weather will be good, however, our Indian Summer has now broken. The garden is certainly green and very lush, but nothing is overgrown or out of place.<br />That is an interesting fact about the linocut, I have relooked at it with fresh eyes.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-88331161823319204382015-10-07T18:37:48.860+01:002015-10-07T18:37:48.860+01:00Thanks Debra - it is a fun garden to visit.Thanks Debra - it is a fun garden to visit.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-38445243840022596182015-10-07T18:36:57.302+01:002015-10-07T18:36:57.302+01:00I would image that your son would love it there - ...I would image that your son would love it there - the garden is great for children who like to explore.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17868089804308806252015-10-07T18:36:11.201+01:002015-10-07T18:36:11.201+01:00Thanks Margaret - keeping my fingers crossed for d...Thanks Margaret - keeping my fingers crossed for descent weather - the Indian Summer has broken and we have been having rain.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com