Contributions of the group Gardens of England

Garden. Orange tip Butterfly on allium

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Sun, 10 May 2026 18:28:27 +0000

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MAY flowers in my garden

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Sun, 10 May 2026 18:23:42 +0000

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There is a saying: 'Ne'er cast a cloot 'til May be oot'. In other words don't take any clothes off until the May blossom is flowering. We have 2 may trees in our garden, this one is a single white variety and the commonly know one; the other is a double red variety. I always love the new stamens which are pink to begin with. And as a matter of interest, when I went outside today, I wore a thermal vest and a quilted jacket as we are having cold northerly winds at the moment. So maybe the saying should read; 'Ne'er cast a cloot 'til all the roses are oot'. ;-))

PiP 1: Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'
PiP 2: Dwarf iris
PiP 3: Violas
PiP 4: Euphorbia species
PiP 5: General garden view
PiP 6: Orange tip butterfly on Allium

Little Moreton Hall

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 06:32:54 +0000

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"Iconic Tudor Manor House with wonky angles and quirky character". A National Trust property.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Moreton_Hall
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/little-moreton-hall

Jesmond Dene (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:59:14 +0000

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A stroll round Jesmond Dene on New Year's Eve, before the festivities. Happy New Year to all!

Jesmond Dene (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:57:12 +0000

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A stroll round Jesmond Dene on New Year's Eve, before the festivities. Happy New Year to all! This is the Armstrong waterfall, constructed by Lord Armstrong.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesmond_Dene
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Armstrong,_1st_Baron_Armstrong

HBM.................

nobody@ipernity.com (TOZ) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:56:56 +0000

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HBM from the gardens of Oakwell Hall country park.

Reflections on Brownsea Island

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 20:38:00 +0000

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In Poole Harbour in Dorset.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/brownsea-island

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownsea_Island

HFF

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Fri, 09 May 2025 14:56:22 +0000

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A fence in my garden. Happy Fence Friday!

HBM: Benches at Chillingham Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:08:09 +0000

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In Northumberland, supposedly one of the most haunted houses in England. There is an air of evil in the torture chamber. On that note, I hope you have a happy Monday.

chillingham-castle.com

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chillingham_Castle

Chillingham Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:24:23 +0000

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The Ornamental Garden at Chillingham Castle In Northumberland, supposedly one of the most haunted houses in England. There is an air of evil in the torture chamber.

chillingham-castle.com

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chillingham_Castle

HFF from Shrewsbury

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:13:57 +0000

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Shrewsbury in all its glory, prepared for the day of judgement, when towns and cities enter into the 'Britain in Bloom' contest. These floral dispalys are in The Quarry, a large open space where festivals are held throughout the spring and summer.

Found Still Life at Snowshill Manor

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:08:23 +0000

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In the grounds of Snowshill Manor, a National Trust property in Gloucestershire.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/snowshill-manor-and-garden

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowshill_Manor

Flowers at Snowshill Manor

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:46:23 +0000

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Flowers in the garden of Snowshill Manor, a National Trust property in the Cotswolds.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/snowshill-manor-and-garden

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowshill_Manor

Flowers at Snowshill Manor

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:41:08 +0000

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Washington Old Hall

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:10:05 +0000

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Washington Old Hall in the North East of England is the ancestral home of George Washington's family. George never lived there, the family emigrated before he was born. Now a National Trust property.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Old_Hall
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/washington-old-hall

HBM at Washington Old Hall

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:55:40 +0000

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Washington Old Hall in the North East of England is the ancestral home of George Washington's family. George never lived there, the family emigrated before he was born. Now a National Trust property. Happy Bench Monday, everyone and have a great week!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Old_Hall
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/washington-old-hall

A Butterfly triptych

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:17:40 +0000

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In the grounds of Ripley Castle, a 14th-century country house in Ripley, North Yorkshire, England, 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Harrogate
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripley_Castle
www.ripleycastle.co.uk

Brodsworth Hall & Grounds

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:40:31 +0000

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An English Heritage property with lovely grounds in Doncaster.

Rosa 'Princesse de Nassau'

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:46:10 +0000

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SC157 - Post 27 July - Flowers

Growing in our front garden are 2 of these vigorous old garden rambler roses, about 3m tall, with lightish green foliage and few thorns. Clusters of small, sweetly fragrant, double, creamy to pale yellow blooms open to reveal golden stamens, and are produced quite late in summer, repeat-flowering well into autumn. The fragrance is heavenly, but the roses are really too big for our garden. I prune them down hard every year.

It is also known as Rosa 'Autumnalis', or Rosa moschata 'Autumnalis'

Sorry about this late posting. Adrian has had a cataract operation today, and I am the designated driver over the next few weeks, as well as encouraging him not to do anything strenuous.

Flowers at Sizergh Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:29 +0000

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