Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
The fine woodland walk led us to the secret garden:
There is the Walled Garden, half a mile from the house through the East Wood, opening up like a secret suddenly revealed. Developed with flowers and shrubs, rather than kitchen produce, by the National Trust, this garden still retains its intimacy and has colour all [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Mar 10th 2014
More ‘In the Circle’ can be found in the gallery.
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 27th 2013
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens, Heritage
At the weekend I read the latest regional edition of the National Trust magazine ‘Near You’. One of the articles advised that this year sees the fifth anniversary of the walled garden project. I have enjoyed seeing that garden at different stages as it progressed. This is what the article has to say about the [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on May 20th 2013
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens, Out & About
Long time friends and readers will know how much I enjoy walled gardens and will understand why I couldn’t resist exploring the walled garden at Shugborough before I left the estate.
21 Comments CherryPie on Feb 28th 2013
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There is nothing pleasurable except what is in harmony with the utmost depths of our divine nature.
Heinrich Suso (CA. 1295 – 1366)
21 Comments CherryPie on Dec 9th 2012
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The glasshouse was built directly opposite the main entrance to the Walled Garden and was intended to instantly impress visitors due to glass being expensive and exotic fruit a luxury.
12 Comments CherryPie on Sep 25th 2012
