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Ness Gardens, Wirral.

Discussion in 'Garden Visits' started by strongylodon, Jul 26, 2015.

  1. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

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    Genista Aetnensis, Mt Etna Broom and if I had a big garden I would have a couple.
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    I believe this is where the greenhouses were, perhaps Stephen P knows more.
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    New water feature with a delicate lilac coloured Iris.
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    Hemerocallis. Spruce might know it.
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    Perennial borders.
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    Hellenium.
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    Gunnera by one of the ponds.
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    There were a few dead Dicksonias and this one had a Tillandsia tied to it.
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    The Labyrinth.
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    • Palustris

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      The concrete area is exactly where the big greenhouses used to be.
       
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      • strongylodon

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        The gardens are looking a lot better than a few years ago but I guess the greenhouses were too expensive to repair or heat.
         
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        Lovely photos Strongy, it looks a lovely location too.
         
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        Freddy Miserable git, well known for it

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        Nice shots Strongy, love the Hellenium :)
         
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        Fantastic photos @strongylodon, thanks for sharing them with us :blue thumb:
         
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          I remember enjoying the Ness gardens.

          G.
           
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