Bodnant Garden is famous for its laburnum arch which should be coming into full fruition any time now, although the cold weather has delayed the development of the flowers this year. So it is appropriate that I share some photos of the arch and the garden from my visit in 2010.
Marvel at plants from all over the world grown from seed and cuttings collected over a century ago on plant-hunting expeditions. Created by five generations of one family, this 32-hectare (80-acre) garden is superbly located, with spectacular views across Snowdonia.
With expansive lawns and intimate corners, grand ponds and impressive terraces, a steep wooded valley and stream, as well as awe-inspiring plant collections, there are continually changing glorious displays of colour.
Paths throughout Bodnant Garden allow visitors to explore, discover and delight in its beauty – enjoy the clean, fresh fragrances of nature.
What a joy this is. I like the strong spring colours.
You have captured the spirit of the garden when you say ‘Joy’
Mr Blackbird in the last photo in the series agrees
wow, what an explosion of colours, CP. reminds me of old oil paintings with bright colours. the red petals deposited on the ground was my favourite shot, but i loved each one of them
The red petals on the ground was a lovely sight so I just couldn’t resist taking the photograph
The garden is lovely and colourful
So fabulous – I could stay hours there.
So could I
I marvel at people’s dedication to growing seeds from far and exotic places
and the work it takes to care for the tenderlings
until they thrive.
So cool how some people come with that gift.
I love their patience.
Sweet stuff:)
Thanks for sharing,
Jennifer
Thank you for your lovely words
I am glad you enjoyed the garden as much as I did.
I agree with Ayush – your laburnum arches look like paintings. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, I am glad you like them
Such a lovely garden!
It is a nice garden and I would like to go back for another visit.
Great set. A place I have always wanted to visit (first photo reasons) & a one not depicted here, however it would shock you to know how many times I have driven on the A470 (although not in the last 4 years). There are so many things of interest to me in that corner of Wales … love it.
It is a bit of a trek for us and we have only managed to visit once. Hopefully I will get to go again soon