Archive for July, 2010
Filed under Gardens, Holidays, York 2010
100 Photos 28 :: Poppies
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 9th 2010
Filed under Gardens, Holidays, York 2010
Burton Agnes Hall – The Statue Fountain
This pretty fountain with water cascading out of it’s leaf tips is by Marion Smith.
26 Comments CherryPie on Jul 8th 2010
Filed under Gardens, Holidays, York 2010
Burton Agnes Hall – The Potager…
…and beyond.
The potager is filled with vegetables, herbs and flowers that can be cut for the house. This part of the garden is laid out symmetrically into blocks:
Runner beans and sweet peas are planted along the edges of the wide paths which provide a cool root run. Herbs are planted in the corners along [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 7th 2010
Filed under Books
The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee
Although I have been reading plenty of books and have several on the go it has been a long time since I did a book review. I thought it was about time I changed that.
Synopsis (from the book cover):
Two beautiful women. One mysterious man. Separated by culture, class and war.
In the heat and bustle of [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 6th 2010
Filed under Gardens, Holidays, York 2010
More Garden Games…
…from Burton Agnes Hall.
I hope you enjoy the separate garden rooms in Burton Agnes garden
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 5th 2010
Filed under Holidays, York 2010
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Happiness depends upon ourselves.
Aristotle
10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 4th 2010
Filed under Anecdotes
A Pleasant Diversion
After a busy day out and about in the sun yesterday, I allowed myself to get sidetracked on the way home. When I got home it was time to light the BBQ and take advantage of the summer weather. It is always nice to sit out in the back garden as the rays [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Jul 4th 2010
