Friday, September 9, 2011

Gardens at the Castle

Sundial in the Rose Garden
Yesterday we got a tour of the extensive gardens that are part of the castle estate. The estate also comprises many acres of woodland and fields, which I haven't fully seen yet. We were given a tour by the head groundskeeper, and I was amazed to hear him say that this time of year is 'the worst time to see the gardens- they're much nicer in spring!'. I thought they were gorgeous now! The tour was pretty short so I went back afterwards for a slower walk around. Here's some photos:

Rose Garden

Rose Garden


Butterfly Garden
There were actual butterflies in the butterfly garden, although I didn't get any good photos of them. But it made for a very cheerful and pretty sight!

hidden pathway

Shakespeare Garden!

Shakespeare Garden
 I think the Shakespeare Garden was my favourite. In it, they only grow things that are mentioned in Shakespeare's plays, and each bed has a placard with the corresponding quote on it. I noticed a mistake though- in the photo below, the quote is actually from Hamlet, not Love's Labour's Lost :)

oops!

Doorway leading to the Herb Garden

Herb Garden

on the grounds, just outside the gardens
There are also peacocks that supposedly roam about! Haven't seen any yet, but they do exist:



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  1. DadSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Beautiful pictures Hanna. I can't believe there was a mistake in the Shakesphere quotes, and, that you noticed !!!!!!!!!!

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  2. KelseySeptember 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    LOVE the Shakespeare garden! That's such a neat idea :)

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  3. Mary EllenSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Like you, Hanna, the gardens are beautiful now, never mind the spring! Just thankful I don't have to look after them, especially trimming all those hedges! You certainly are surrounded by a lot of beauty. Enjoy. xoxo Grammy M.

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  4. JaslynSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    So lovely! Nice shots, and kudos on the columbine quote.

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  5. MoiraSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Very pretty gardens and very nice photos Hanna !
    That's funny about the peacocks; I wonder if you'll see them often ? Do you know whether there is any particular symbolic meaning to the big sculpture in your first photo ?

    Thanks for keeping us updated !
    Lots of love,
    XOX
    Mom

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