I know from your lovely border how much thought you put in the planting and pleased you like the long border at Picton.
It was interesting to see how the taller michaelmas daisies were used as a 'hedge' backdrop. They bushed out at the top from very narrow stems which gave space for under planting. Grasses were used well too.
Just back from 24 hours away in beautiful South Galloway. Visited Logan Botanical Gardens near Stranraer and Dunskey at Portpatrick. both definitely worth a trip. The guided tour at Dunskey given by a hugely knowledgable lady.
As always lovely lunch too!
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
Beaus mum how kind of you to remember! The hong Kongers arrive next Thursday. This was 24 hours away to recharge battery! realised after I posted the gardens were more in Dumfries/Galloway than New Galloway
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
Oh not long to wait then lily pilly, I bet you are excited I hope your batteries are recharged after your lovely day out Sorry for late reply, back at work now
Sorry Lyn I have no idea what the grass is and think Bizzie b is away for a couple of days but sure she will let you know on her return x
Oh lily pilly hope I haven't mis lead you, not at work now, just work long shift 8 till 7 and don't get home till 830 so time I feed beau and cats etc the night has gone!
I do four days on and then four days off Work in logistics for popular pop company so we operate every day of the year except Xmasday
It will be amazing to share your garden with your daughter and bet she is so excited to be with you too Are they proper emigrated or be back in uk some day?
oh that looks a beautiful day out, wish I lived closer I would gate crash
I visited Brantwood former home of John Ruskin earlier in the week. Stunning views of Coniston water and The Old Man of Coniston. If you like history there was alot of information in the house about John Ruskin and a short video telling of his life.
The garden is on a steep hill around the house. 'Brant' meaning steep, the garden is mainly informal and at this time of year, more wild than anything else although there are planted borders on the walk to and from the little harbour.
Haven't managed to load up any pictures yet but if you google 'View from the bottom of the garden, picture of Brantwood it takes you to a site which has pictures of the house, garden and views.
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Sorry chicky
thought I'd posted.
Thank you
I know from your lovely border how much thought you put in the planting and pleased you like the long border at Picton.
It was interesting to see how the taller michaelmas daisies were used as a 'hedge' backdrop. They bushed out at the top from very narrow stems which gave space for under planting. Grasses were used well too.
Just back from 24 hours away in beautiful South Galloway. Visited Logan Botanical Gardens near Stranraer and Dunskey at Portpatrick. both definitely worth a trip. The guided tour at Dunskey given by a hugely knowledgable lady.
As always lovely lunch too!
A A Milne
Does that mean your family are here now lily? Hope you are having a lovely time xxx
Would anyone know what that tall very bright green grass is called on BizzieBs 2nd photo on her first post?
Beaus mum how kind of you to remember! The hong Kongers arrive next Thursday. This was 24 hours away to recharge battery! realised after I posted the gardens were more in Dumfries/Galloway than New Galloway
A A Milne
Oh not long to wait then lily pilly, I bet you are excited
I hope your batteries are recharged after your lovely day out 
Sorry for late reply, back at work now 
Sorry Lyn I have no idea what the grass is and think Bizzie b is away for a couple of days but sure she will let you know on her return x
B mum yes loved my wee escape! You are obviously one of the night time workers. Hope whatever you do you not too busy.
Re the Visit! Now very excited. Lily Pilly junior loves the garden and am looking forward to her picking apples. What a crop we have this year!
Hope to take her to Culzean country park, worth a Google, fab place weather permitting!
The gardens are terrific, walled garden, swan pond, peach house, beach...........
A A Milne
Oh lily pilly hope I haven't mis lead you, not at work now, just work long shift 8 till 7 and don't get home till 830 so time I feed beau and cats etc the night has gone!
I do four days on and then four days off
Work in logistics for popular pop company so we operate every day of the year except Xmasday
It will be amazing to share your garden with your daughter and bet she is so excited to be with you too
Are they proper emigrated or be back in uk some day?
oh that looks a beautiful day out, wish I lived closer
I would gate crash 
Nice pictures everyone.
I visited Brantwood former home of John Ruskin earlier in the week. Stunning views of Coniston water and The Old Man of Coniston. If you like history there was alot of information in the house about John Ruskin and a short video telling of his life.
The garden is on a steep hill around the house. 'Brant' meaning steep, the garden is mainly informal and at this time of year, more wild than anything else although there are planted borders on the walk to and from the little harbour.
Haven't managed to load up any pictures yet but if you google 'View from the bottom of the garden, picture of Brantwood it takes you to a site which has pictures of the house, garden and views.
Have you ever been to Copt Howe near Langdale it's very different but we love it
It's open under the NGS if you like to read about it before you go