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Graham Rains's Pictures of Shillingstone

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset

(462 total)Shillingstone Pictures

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Cottage Gardens

Cottage Gardens

One of a series of images featuring cottage gardens, in the village of Shillingstone.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens, Favorite garden


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Cottage Gardens

Cottage Gardens

A fierce garden predator, the Tiger Beetle surveys a Yarrow seed head.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Flora, Wildlife in England


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Cottage Gardens

Cottage Gardens

Photinia Red Robin (photinia x fraseri) is an alternative to evergreen hedging and makes a good backdrop to cottage garden style planting.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage Gardens

Cottage Gardens

One of the numerous varieties of Clematis to be found in many of the cottage gardens.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage Gardens

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.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage gardens

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.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Wildlife in England, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage Gardens

Cottage Gardens

This years' Hollyhocks (July 2011) are set to achieve a new altitude level. These are approaching ten feet and are still growing.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Cottage Gardens


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Stour Valley Summer

Stour Valley Summer

A dramatic end to a hot summer day.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Sunsets over England, Weather, English Countryside


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Cottage Gardens

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.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, English Cottages, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens, Festivals and Events, Favorite garden


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One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, English Cottages, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage Gardens

Cottage Gardens

One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, English Cottages, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens, Favorite garden


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Cottage Gardens

Cottage Gardens

One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, English Cottages, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage Gardens

Cottage Gardens

One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, English Castles, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage Gardens

Cottage Gardens

One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, English Cottages, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens, Favorite garden


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One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, English Cottages, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage Gardens

One of a series of images, featuring one of the oldest and most well-established cottage gardens in Shillingstone.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, English Cottages, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage gardens

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.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Cottage Gardens


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Cottage Gardens

Gazanias and Hollyhocks in a crowded corner, compete amongst other plants for a glimpse of the early-morning sunlight.

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Shillingstone, Flora


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Cottage Gardens

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.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Flora, Gardens and Parks, Cottage Gardens, Favorite garden


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Cottage Gardens

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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.

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Shillingstone, Dorset, Buildings and Structures, Bygone Era, Trains and Railways, Transport, Village Scenes, Cottage Gardens


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