Dorset delights - part two
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It is rather early in the year to be wandering around gardens, but we were pleasantly surprised to find more colour than we could have hoped for.
Beginning with Minterne Gardens, situated in the Minterne Valley with gardens laid out in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th century. The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne house ( house not open to the public) with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams.
There is a unique collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons and Azaleas, with Spring bulbs and Maples. Enjoy the flowers as much as we did.
The un-manned Kiosk with honesty box for the £5 entrance fee.
The sheep are separated from the gardens by electrified wire fencing.
This work of art was a surprise!
I would love to know what purpose these ‘pillars’ serve. There was nobody around to ask, I’m sure a GoYer or two will know!
30 Mar, 2015
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Lol..I was the same as Stera...staring at that bridge pic! Thanks Shirley, loved the Rhodies, but my favourite flower was the single pink Camellia.
30 Mar, 2015
Btw...your emergency camera is good isn't it!
30 Mar, 2015
Stera, they certainly do seem early, perhaps they benefit from being in such a sheltered spot.
Lol Karen, I still haven't looked at the instructions for the camera ... seems 'point and shoot' works fine!
30 Mar, 2015
Some great shots there Shirley, what a wonderful place, the shrubs far more advanced than here.....
30 Mar, 2015
What a wonderful natural garden, so many lovely shrubs and plants and I love the pictures of the River and bridge, I have enjoyed my little visit to this lovely place.;0)
30 Mar, 2015
Thanks Angela - I imagine Autumn would be a good time to visit too - plenty of leaf colour.
Thanks for looking in Carole - there are so many pretty gardens in the UK aren't there?
31 Mar, 2015
I agree with a description I just found online "A Truly Magical Place" sorry Shirley cannot find any reference to the pillars though, it recommends an autumn visit..
That as you know is my kind of a great day out so really appreciate you sharing your lovely photo's, its always a pleasure to see the places others have visited, wouldn't it be nice to be able to tour around all of them, money and time no object...I'm dreaming again...
31 Mar, 2015
Lincs - I am pleased you enjoyed the walk around ... I do agree with you that to be able to spend time visiting more gardens would be a dream come true!
1 Apr, 2015
A beautiful place,Shirley..and I enjoyed the walk too..The bridge over the river is a lovely photo..and what a great little camera you chose..I don't think you need to read the manual..! thanks for sharing this,it's lovely ..:o)
1 Apr, 2015
Sandra, I'm glad you enjoyed the walk with us! I tried putting the CD in for the camera info. but no joy with it - shall have to get my IT expert in ... that's Sarah!
2 Apr, 2015
Thank you! A most enjoyable walk...!:o) I've added to faves so that I can look this up for the next time we visit Dorset!;o)
6 Apr, 2015
Pleased you enjoyed it Pt ... :o)
9 Apr, 2015
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What a lovely walk. My faves are the first camellia and the view of the bridge, which I looked at for ages. Aren't the rhodos early?
30 Mar, 2015