This week we went on a two-day garden bus tour. One of the ladies in our village used to be a travel agent and does a wonderful job of organising trips.
We visited four gardens the first day, two falls and a garden the second day.
The first garden. My favourite. Relaxed in style and just inviting a wander, with different views around each corner. A wonderful mix of formal and informal, lots of vignettes, and incorporated the wider environment so beautifully.
The garden is out the back of Taumarunui in the wilds of the king country. We had a severe unseasonal spring frost last week which had burnt some tender foliage and unfortunately killed some magnolias. While the garden was amazing in spring I think it will be absolutely wonderful in summer. The two guys who live here have done a wonderful job; they run it as a B&B.
7 comments:
Fabulous photos Carol. Can we return during another season?
I guess this is Janette? This garden is about three hours drive away and not on any of our usual routes, so unlikely. I think too they only open by special arrangement. However, watch this space. Cheers, CarolG
Ah, so anonymous is Gayle. Yes Gayle, I would love to go back in full summer bloom but before it gets too hot. CarolG
What a wonderful place to visit - a long trip, but so worth it - hope the other gardens were equally beautiful. The rill is stunning!!
Blessings
Maxine
Hi Carol, no for once it wasn't me :)) I have loved having a 'wander' with you, what fabulous gardens, bet you felt at home in there though !! Its amazing to see all the flowers and trees coming to life when ours are all going to sleep, very sad about the frost getting some though. Thanks for sharing.xxx
Beautiful pics and fabulous views-a lovely place to vist-love the urn of lavender
Carol x
OH! Such beautiful gardens Carol, sounds like you had a great time.
Faith x
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