Grenville's Blog archive

Outstanding local natural beauty & signs of autumn in the U.K. 2008. Blog 13

Posted on 31 Aug, 2008 12 comments

We are so fortunate because we have a stunning wildlife conservation area literally five minutes walk from our house. It is called Avon Valley...

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Celebrating 'eccentric' and unusual garden features. Blog 12.

Posted on 22 Aug, 2008 17 comments

Last autumn in 2007 we visited Bavaria to view the castles and gardens of King Ludwig 2nd. (1845-1886.)We took the following photographs of Castle...

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Garden toadstool sculptures. Blog 11.

Posted on 21 Aug, 2008 15 comments

We commissioned a collection of wooden garden toadstool sculptures that have been hand made by a sculptor. We collected them today, and they...

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Gardening with Exotic plants.

Posted on 18 Aug, 2008 5 comments

The concept of an exotic garden conjures up images of warm places, stunning foliage, plants with vibrant colours, patterns and textures.We are...

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First anniversary of G.O.Y membership.

Posted on 8 Aug, 2008 9 comments

I have just realised that we first joined G.O.Y a year ago on August 7th 2007.It's amazing how time flies! We wanted to take this opportunity...

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Some great news about our garden! August 5th 2008.

Posted on 5 Aug, 2008 21 comments

Todays weather has been appalling in Bristol with lashing rain and grey skies. We needed to be cheered up, and we received some exciting news.The...

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