I visited Trentham Gardens only just over a month ago, and returned yesterday. Despite the drizzle it was lovely to see how the gardens have developed in such a short time. So here's some more photos!
This lovely swan/goose was planted with sedum - it doesn't look quite as graceful as the real thing but is still stunning:
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The gardens had matured and the colours seemed more intense
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Most of the urns were newly restored, and each was planted with rich red fuchsias - they could be seen a long way off!
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The last time I visited this upper garden was just being planted. Shame I couldn't get any higher to take the photo but I think you still get the idea of what it looks like!
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Plocket, this looks like a beautiful area - although I do not know where Trentham gardens are. Will check on the map !
The photographs are skillfully taken and everything looks beautiful. thank you for sharing these with us. :D ;D
It's a pleasure Marianne, and thank you for your lovely comments!
Trentham Gardens are south of Stoke on Trent, and are part of a huge area which is being regenerated. They had a garden at Chelsea this year and when I saw the bit on the BBC coverage it inspired me to visit.
Hi Plocket
What stunning pix. Thanks for letting us share your visit. I love garden visiting myself and this board is a great way for letting us "visit" gardens that are too far away for a quick trip! Btw, hope you got some rain in the garden yesterday! It is very grey and cloudy here this morning and I think it may well pour down - just cos I have all the bed linen for washing!
Thanks again Plocket!
Plocket. Wonderful pics, have gone over them a few times, just superb. Thanks Lorna.
Hi Plocket, :D
Thank you for letting me know where the gardens are situated.
I will have to try and get up there to have a look myself, I just adore visiting other people's gardens. They are all different in style and colour -
I am sorry to say I didn't watch Chelsea this year as I believe it clashed with a programme my OH was watching at the time ::)
Thanks once again ! :D ;D
Smashing pics Plocket and extremely well presented. Think they are great! ;D
Lovely piccies Plocket...I will have to try to get there to see for myself!!
Trentham Gardens are in Stoke-on-Trent. About 10 mins away from where I live.
Stunning! I have to add that to my list of gardens to visit!!