29 March 2012

saturday at savill

Last Saturday, G and I followed Jane's advice and headed to Savill Garden. It had been ages since our last visit, and with such brilliant blue skies, we couldn't resist. There were bees and blossom

and magnolias in every stage,

from bud, to bloom, to petals on the paths:

We wandered past familiar favorites,

and found a new favorite (veltheimia) in the Temperate House,

where more bees were buzzing, reminding us we really should be working too:

So we headed back to the Allotments. But on our way out, we spotted new growth on the hydrangeas,

surely the perfect excuse for another visit...

12 comments:

  1. What beautiful photographs K! Really stunning. I wonder if the blossom will be coming soon on the damson you kindly gave me last year. I thought the move had been too traumatic but there are signs of life!!! xxx

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  2. Gorgeous - you really made the most of the weather!

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  3. Beautiful! Your photos make me want to visit the Garden!

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  4. What lovely pics, sounds like a great place to visit in Spring.

    I do love Magnolias and all the different varieties........sadly, my attempt at growing one hasn't been successful.

    Hope the lovely, sunny weather continues for you this week...

    Claire :}

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  5. Oh my goodness!!! So happy to see you back here :)

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  6. I like the pale blue flowers the best :)

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  7. Ah beautiful spring, although it doesn't feel like it today. After many attempts over the past couple of weeks, blogger is allowing me to leave a comment. YAY!

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  8. What pretty blossom! I'd love to visit Savill Garden.

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  9. I must visit soon, my Petersham hydrangea is green too and I cannot wait for some blooms.

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  10. Happy Easter Kristina - I think that you had the best of the sunshine last weekend!

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  11. what? blue sky? how did you manage that???

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