Hidcote Manor.

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  1. Marley Farley

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    [​IMG] Definately worth a visit if you are in the Cotswolds. I have been sevaral times over the years. If you like roses, the Rose garden is worth a look. These were the only pictures I could find, pre digi I'm afraid As you walk around it is like walking into different rooms. [​IMG]
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    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    See the windows on the Summer house?
    Guess who repaired and reglazed them last year ;)
     
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    [​IMG] Oh, I say that is wicked Palladin, next time I go there I shall go & have a special look at them. It is a nice to visit, doesn't take too long if your time is a bit limited. Was going to do a thing for Snowshill, been there??
    Sounds like you get some very nice places to re-glaze & repair , there was the orangery a little while back. I shall know where to come if I have any glazing questions!!!!!!
     
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    Marley,I can almost see Snowshill Manor from my garden!
    At Hidcote,were you there when the Mock orange was in flower?It is next to shop as you enter and the aroma is breath taking. [​IMG]
     
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    Love Hidcote, its a lovely garden with all its different rooms within rooms. Did you go over the road to Kiftsgate - gives garden on slopes a whole new meaning.
     
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    Fran,had the best view ever of them...I worked in the private rooms overlooking the gardens.
    The owners are very nice people and allowed me to walk the garden and even gave me a fuchsia from the stall out front.
     
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    [​IMG] Mock orange are such heavenly smelling plants, Palladin, I agree, it sure is a lovely place. Oooh & to get a fushia too, still it was work. No I haven't been over the road Fran, maybe next time. [​IMG]

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    Oh my that is what I call combining work with pleasure. In that area of country I bet a lorra of your work has the same pleasure - tis a lovely area.
     
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    [​IMG] Pictures taken today. [​IMG]
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    [​IMG] Oooooooooooohhh Paladin, sooooo jealouse you get to work in such wonderful places. Hidcote is a favourite though... That Wysteria is fantastic...!!!!!! I bet it smelt gorgeous...!!! Do you know how old it is?? ;) You just can't fault the gardens no matter what time of year it is. [​IMG] So what were you glazing this time then??? [​IMG]
     
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    Top class pics.Nick
    Iv'e just looked at the official pics.and yours are much better.
    Were you working there?
    Business or pleasure? [​IMG] ;)

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    There for work.
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    Kitchen windows....Great fruit cake and strong tea [​IMG]
     
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    Marley..the gardens are full of wonderful aromas..Lilacs in the second pic were mind blowing!..........and the smell of hot fruit cake was second to none :D
     
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    [​IMG] Oh good grief Paladin!! How did your senses cope.....?? [​IMG] I have just been studying the 2nd pic & lilac was my conclusion, was just about to ask you.... :rolleyes: What sort are they then, some dwarf or bushy kind?? .. Would love one that size, think my old Lilac tree is on its way out... :( Could you stand the spoon up in the tea.. ;) ;)
     
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    [​IMG] I'm sorry but I didn't think to find a gardener to ask. The gardens were shut today and they were spread all over the place.They aren't your normal type that's for sure. I will ask my friend who works there.
    :D The tea was hot and strong. I don't take sugar so no spoon!
     
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