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03/06/2010

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RAMSTER GARDENS IN LANDSCAPE

Oriented horizontally.

Jazzy pink Rhododendron.

Striking foliage of Gunnera maniculata.

Children playing Oranges and Lemons.

Wading metallic Cranes.

Upper layers of trees.

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5 comments:

Twiggy said...: Aren't those cranes just fab?? I love Gunnera we've seen a lot of HUGE ones when we've been in Ireland over the years. I love the thought of having a huge patch of them, shady in the sun and umbrellas in the rain, they are brilliant !!
Twiggy x; 7 June 2010 at 19:24
Rosezilla (Tracie Walker) said...: How lovely, Louise! I esp. like the one looking up through the canopy of trees!; 8 June 2010 at 19:54
Lori at Jarvis House said...: Thanks for reading my post about Hydrangeas, Louise. I hope that you are able to grow these beauties as well.; 10 June 2010 at 13:36
Heather said...: I've not heard of oranges and lemons before but when I read the description I feel quite sure that we used to play something similar when I was a child...I just can't remember what it was called.; 16 June 2010 at 05:11
Josna said...: Dear Louise,
I've just discovered your blog and love your flowers. I also love your photo of the bronze status of children playing Oranges and Lemons. I wonder, may I use it to illustrate a story I'm writing for my (totally noncommercial) blog, Tell Me Another (josna.wordpress.com)? Of course I would credit you and your blog.
I won't do anything further until I hear from you.
Warm regards,
Josna; 18 October 2011 at 23:15

SPARROWHAWK ...

I've seen many a sparrowhawk playing at being remarkably agile in my garden over the years, but not until today had I had the opportunity to view one at such close range. Such a fascinating bird, it had decided to perch on my back fence for at least five minutes, spending the time carefully observing its surroundings. Suddenly it took me by surprise by flying off at a sharp angle low into a lilac tree. I could hear the other birds being taken by surprise too, and whether it got its catch I do not know? That was the last I saw of it.