Thursday, 3 January 2008

Cotswolds Pt. 15 - Hidcote Manor Gardens

Can't believe it is January already, having taken these photos in September.
This was one of the gardens we visited while in the Cotswolds
These gardens were created by the American horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston in 1907
Hidcote is famous for it's rare trees and shrubs, outstanding herbacious borders
and unusual plants from all over the world.
The garden is divided by tall hedges and walls to create a series of
outdoor 'rooms' each with its own special and unique character
It was certainly a place you could easily get lost in
So here are just a few of the photos I took























Looking out towards the Welsh foothills on the horizon

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22 comments:

  1. Sue Seibert3 January 2008 at 22:53

    What lovely photos. It's nice to look at summer photos when it's cold and wintery out! Happy New Year!

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  2. Vee3 January 2008 at 23:45

    Ahhh, so nice to see green and flowers. That last view looking toward Wales is marvelous. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures with us.

    Hope that the New Year is treating you right so far!

    P.S. Hope that we might catch a glimpse of your little grandson wearing the hat and mittens that you made for him.

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  3. Michelle-ozark crafter4 January 2008 at 00:05

    Oh that is beautiful! i love all the photos but the last is my favorite!

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  4. Bek4 January 2008 at 01:05

    Those pictures and this garden are so beautiful! I really like the green walls, even though I couldn't have them in my garden;)

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  5. Come Away With Me4 January 2008 at 03:04

    A beautiful place, and your photos are wonderful.

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  6. Linda4 January 2008 at 06:57

    I wish I had visited a few gardens while in England. Your photos give me a reason to make another trip.

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  7. Jeanne4 January 2008 at 11:25

    How beautiful and lovely are all the gardens.
    Blessings and much love
    Jeanne

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  8. Vee4 January 2008 at 17:26

    Thanks for the empathy, but you have the most lovely eyebrows!

    Went over to your dd's blog and found Oliver right there looking so adorable in his new hat and scarf. What a dollface he is!

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  9. Betty4 January 2008 at 18:43

    Wonderful pictures Barbara....Hidcote Manor reminds me so much of Bellingrath Gardens in Alabama.....

    Hope your year is going great...Betty

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  10. Paula4 January 2008 at 22:21

    thanks so much for posting the picures of the flowers, I really needed that! I am in a winter wonderland right now.

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  11. Willow4 January 2008 at 22:58

    sigh...such a beautiful place!
    Did you get my email? I sent you one and am hoping it went through ok.
    And thanks for your prayers for our family.

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  12. a woman who is5 January 2008 at 01:03

    I recognized Hidcote from the first picture, with that beautiful old tree? The pictures are lovely, but they just can't capture the elegance and vista of that place. I loved all the little peeks just beyond the garden you get of the country side. Did you also visit Kiftsgate next door?
    I frankly can't get enough of you English gardens!
    I might have to post some of mine now…so lovely!

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  13. As We Sail...5 January 2008 at 11:00

    what beautiful scenery. I just love to look at gardens.

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  14. Susan5 January 2008 at 13:37

    One could get lost in that beauty!!!! Such a delight to my eyes today as we continue to look out at all the broken limbs piled up around our area from the ice storm :o(
    Susan

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  15. someone else5 January 2008 at 16:52

    Ahhh, how beautiful! I have a hard time finding anyplace in England that isn't beautiful.

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  16. Lorrie6 January 2008 at 05:26

    How lovely to look at blooming gardens and warm sunshine while the rain drips and the wind howls.

    Happy New Year, Barbara, may this year be filled with God's blessings.

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  17. Anonymous6 January 2008 at 15:00

    One day I would love to come to England only to visit your neautiful gardens.

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  18. La Tea Dah7 January 2008 at 16:29

    What a lovely visit to Hidcote gardens. It's exactly what I needed this morning! I'm missing the flowers on this very snowy day!

    I hope your day is lovely!
    LaTeaDah

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  19. Barbara7 January 2008 at 18:14

    Beautiful! You brought some summer feelings back to me ;-) !! Hidcote Manor is also on my list to see, next time I am in England! Thank you for this tour!
    Barbara

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  20. Mike's Travels 7 January 2008 at 21:06

    So lovely to see those summery shots. Thank you for posting!
    Quick Snap
    This I Do...

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  21. Reflection Through The Seasons9 January 2008 at 09:14

    I love this National Trust Garden and have enjoyed some super typically ‘English picnics’ at the wonderful plays performed on the Theatre Lawn. Marion

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  22. Rhondi15 January 2008 at 01:44

    Hi Barbara. How wonderful to see some photos of Hidcote. We were there many years ago. I love your gardens!

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