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Cottage Gardens One of a series of images featuring cottage gardens, in the village of Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens A fierce garden predator, the Tiger Beetle surveys a Yarrow seed head. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage Gardens Photinia Red Robin (photinia x fraseri) is an alternative to evergreen hedging and makes a good backdrop to cottage garden style planting. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens One of the numerous varieties of Clematis to be found in many of the cottage gardens. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens Echinops Sphaerocephalus or globe thistle. Although totally different in shape, when closely examined the spherical heads of these plants reveal multiple miniature flowers, similar to Verbena or Buddleia. They also have the same attraction for bees and butterflies. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage gardens I suppose for a bee a large Hollyhock is like a multi-storey supermarket. These dusty customers are obviously taking advantage of the extended opening hours. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens This years' Hollyhocks (July 2011) are set to achieve a new altitude level. These are approaching ten feet and are still growing. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Stour Valley Summer A dramatic end to a hot summer day. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage Gardens One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone. Most villages in Dorset have an 'Open gardens' weekend, when the villagers open their gardens to the public. Usually this is in aid of a local charity. Some are members of the National Gardens Scheme. NGS is a nation-wide organisation putting gardens on display, to raise money for various charities. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage Gardens One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 3 people have added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage Gardens One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 3 people have added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage gardens One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 4 people have added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage Gardens One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage gardens The Gazania, Asteraceae, a native to Southern Africa, grows well in Dorset's relatively mild climate. Subsequently it is to be found in many cottage gardens. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage Gardens Gazanias and Hollyhocks in a crowded corner, compete amongst other plants for a glimpse of the early-morning sunlight. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
Cottage Gardens This south facing bed in front of a six foot fence ensures the vigorous growth of plants and shrubs. It also necessitates the task of regular weed clearance, Ground Elder being the most invasive. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 2 people have added this picture to their favourites |
Cottage Gardens The Station gardens at The Shillingstone Railway Project. The renovated station is now part of a steam heritage centre. It is evident that amongst its volunteers there are some experienced and dedicated gardeners. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 1 person has added this picture to their favourites |