Do not accumulate wealth while millions are hungry… Live simply and share time, energy, and material resources with those who need.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Archive for the tag 'Garden'
8 Comments CherryPie on Mar 5th 2017
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens
Storm Doris Fencing Damage – Update
After Storm Doris damaged some of our neighbours fence panels they removed almost all their fence panels and replaced them with something more robust. The new fencing has improved the look of our garden and has advanced our garden project
There is however one small unsightly panel left in the corner. This part of [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Mar 4th 2017
Words can travel across thousands of miles. May my words create mutual understanding and love. May they be beautiful gems, as lovely as flowers.
Thich Nhat Hahn
10 Comments CherryPie on Feb 12th 2017
Filed under Gardens, Holidays, Newcastle & Alnwick 2016
Manderston Formal Garden
On the south side of the house, Kinross designed four formal garden terraces still planted in Edwardian style. A geometric terrace is now stocked with floribunda roses and hostas, To one side is a small grass terrace, edged by four large stone vases. Below it, through a wrought-iron gate with griffins adorning the piers, [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Jan 24th 2017
Filed under Gardens
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
Aeschylus
12 Comments CherryPie on Jan 15th 2017
Filed under Anecdotes
On Christmas Day in the Morning
When I awoke on Christmas morning I was treated to a beautiful sunrise glowing through one of our bedroom windows. I tried to photograph the sunrise through the bedroom window but the sun was so bright that it caused too many reflections on the glass. I did however manage to capture the sunny glow through [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Dec 25th 2016
Filed under Gardens, Heritage, Holidays, Winchester 2016
The Master’s Garden
An oasis of beauty and tranquility, the Master’s Garden includes a wide range of plants with flowering interest throughout the year. The borders are very colourful in the summer months, with shades that are particularly sensitive to the historic location and grey garden walls. The garden includes a border planted to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Dec 6th 2016
