Moses speaks: ‘ Don’t be afraid, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will show to you today for the Egyptians whom you have seen today you will not see them again. The LORD will fight for you, and you will hold your peace. ‘Exodus 12: 13,14.
Then Paul speaks: ‘ For the salary/ payment ‘for’ sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.’
Romans 6: 23
At 11 am an enthusiastic volunteer guide welcomed us to the garden. Had we noticed the first yellow leaves on the 140 or so cherry trees? Yes, they were there and although it was grey with spots of rain it was a warm August day.
Here are 8 highlights, let’s go!
iron-wood tree. ( Parrotia persica). A notable tree from Iran with attractive bark and vibrant
yellow, red and purple leaves in Autumn.
Notice the standard pink and purple hibiscus trees in the foreground.
The Crepe Myrtle Tree.
A good choice for our changing climate.
Found here is the second-largest collection of water lilies, 50 cultivars.
Burnaby Hall Gardens in Yorkshire has the largest National Collection of over 100 hardy water lily varieties.
The wildflower meadow is now in bales: oxeye daisies, primroses, knapweed, clover, buttercups, meadow Cranesbill, and the tops of many bulbs including orchids. Hopefully, all the seeds have fallen on the ground to fill the meadow for next spring. Here the bales wait…
How old do you believe this tree is?
It is a Japanese Larch ( Larix Kaempferi ). It was imported from Japan in 1904, when it was already 100 years old. It is 221 years old. They say it is the oldest in the garden.
The planting is in blocks of the same plant often quite tall, a pleasant feeling of going through a change of colour and smell.
The winter exotic garden was all wrapped up and in flat dark earth shaped with paths but now look at the canna plants, banana trees and warmth-loving dahlias.
The work is constant and the labour of love for this garden continues.
Ah, Wisely. An August of delightful experiences. Precious for their transient seasanol change. Temporarily on bail from winter’s grasp.
I loved you today.
Sandy 🙂
Wonderful photos! I felt like I was walking the gardens too.
I am so glad you ‘came with us.’ It is good to be in the garden! Thank you.
Thank YOU for sharing!