This unpromising, nay bleak coastal terrain bursts into life in summer.
Valerian.
Wild roses.
Just the other side of this hedge, people are working with nature
to make beautiful gardens.
They shared their efforts with us to raise money for the local hospice.
When I contemplate the sorry apology for a lawn at home,
I wonder if the way forward isn't just to scalp it
and ship in the shingle.
(My only caveat is that pebbles are
so darned noisy and not barefoot friendly.)
Reminded me of this
and Freda's two gates.
Those gardens are beautiful (I'm wondering where?). I love how having limitations and working with what there is inspires so much creativity... sometimes it can be easier than having overwhelmingly limitless options.
ReplyDeleteRye Harbour nature reserve and Winchelsea beach. All on the same stretch of coastline.
ReplyDeleteDrawing inspiration from Derek Jarman's garden at Dungeness?
ReplyDeletealso seeing that thread of beauty weaving thru.
DeleteI expected photos of hairstyles ! There was even something called a Pringle Shingle , apparently . Not terribly flattering ... your photos are much prettier .
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful photographs, and gardens. I am curious about the purple flower in the first photograph - could it be chicory? There is such a marvellous variety.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping someone could tell me. My trusty Collins guide didn't have it.
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