Hole Park Gardens, Rolvenden, KENT

Got soaked with rain in the woods today but worth it.
www.holepark.com
Rosa Banksii Lutea coming out on the front of the house

Wisteria Sinensis flowering here too


Fine yew topiary. Clippings in late July are sold for the manufacture of anti- cancer drugs

first tree Peony flowering


these are the famous Stars of the show though- apparently still 4 days away from their peak performance

aren't they superb

some are very thick stemmed and their perfume is exquisite

Jenny
7 more piccies to follow

 

my favourite Oak seat - no metal fixings anywhere. Been here for years,

then the 'bells give way to Ramsoms ( wild garlic)

Ramsoms everywhere - great if you like the smell of garlick

wanted this stump for the garden


down by the dew pond - what is this please?

and ferns

and this Rose rambling up the trunk of the oak tree - should look good in a month or so

Jenny namaste

 

skunk cabbage , Jen looks a fab afternoon out great photos

 

what an awful name for something that good looking,
thanks Spruce,
Jens

 

I knew you were going to say that

aka Lysichiton americanus

does that sound better

 

Aparently it stinks, the skunk cabbage that is, dont try smoking it.

Nice place Jenny.