Showing posts with label Flowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flowers. Show all posts

Friday 2 February 2024

A Stroll at Charlestown, Cornwall


After all of the rain, coldness and dark skies we actually had a day of sunshine in Cornwall. So off we went for a stroll around Charlestown.


As we walked I snapped a few quick photos. Even the small beach was tempting.


Not many boats to view but, on the plus side, there were very few other people about.






The sky was a perfect blue, at least for a while.


We wandered along the harbour wall.


Looking inland the cliffs and beach were on view.





It is hard to imagine that 40,000 tones of copper ore were exported from Charlestown between 1810 and 1811.


See my post  For a Brief History of Charlestown.


After our stroll we made our way home. The photo below is of the outer part of Charlestown with green fields in the distance.



We actually walked to Charlestown from Carlyon Bay along a public path to make our stroll / walk a bit longer.


That's all for Charlestown today,  so a couple of indoor flowers my wife has grown, t0 finish the post.








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Sunday 20 August 2023

Dahlia and Cornwall's Lost Gardens of Heligan


We had a short visit to Cornwall's Lost Gardens of Heligan.


As usual I had my camera with me.


There was a display from the Cornish Dahlia Society. I snapped a few quick photos of some of the dahlia on display.






After the dahlia we popped into the jungle! 






Where have all of the people gone? The Sundial Garden was empty.


Lots of apples ended our short visit to Heligan


Soon got back home and had a peek at a couple of our dahlia - all was well.







We often pop into The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Here's my previous Heligan post

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Monday 17 July 2023

Flowers In My Garden In Cornwall


Haven't been able to get out and about this week so a few flowers from our garden. Actually, the flower below is trying to escape from next doors' garden but is very welcome.


Tucked away next to the bird house


A geranium, who doesn't seem to mind if I sometimes forget to give it water.


Hydrangeas, so easy to grow. This one is in a biggish container. I heard a saying which said
that  Hydrangeas are like happiness in bloom. Not sure about that but they fill a space.




I think this must be some sort of geranium.


Yes, it was very dry when I snapped the next photo, but they were still smiling.


And then the wind blew ...




Next, a cluster of colour leaning happily on Cornish stone


A dahlia, this one comes back year after year


Looks like the next dahlia is off for a walk as the sun goes down.


A fuchsia, so perfect I had to have a closer look. I can understand why Claude Monet said, "I must have flowers, always and always I must have flowers." 


And to finish off with some sunshine, well sort of.


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Here's another garden type post:


Saturday 22 April 2023

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall


It seemed an age since we had visited Cornwall's Lost Gardens of Heligan - so that was where we headed.


Once inside we made our way to view the rhododendrons and camellias. Some are very old. It is believed that the oldest date back to 1792. They are definitely very special at this time of year.


We moved on to the arched walkway of apple trees. 


Once the blossom is fully out it'll look lovely.


Not too much to view in the vegetable gardens at the moment, other than the gentleman on display.



We moved on to the glasshouses.


Next flower photos.






We walked on to the Sundial Garden.



A few seats, shrubs and the like and a neat lawn - and not another person in sight.






Moving on to other things such as the dovecot, you might just be able to spot a dove.


Animals now, there is a farm as well as gardens.


The pigs seemed at peace with the world ...


... as did the goats ...


... and sheep. Quite a few lambs were enjoying the sunshine.


Now a few tulips blowing in the wind.


There's 200 acres to explore at Heligan,


A few daffs in the fields.


From here it's possible to see the sea and the fishing village of Mevagissey in the distance.


There were a few paintings on display, including the one below : The wonders of soil.


Unfortunately we didn't have time to visit, perhaps the most interesting part of theLost Gardens of Heligan - the UK's only outdoor jungle and the lost valley. I have mentioned this in previous posts. We have an annual pass so, hopefully, we'll be visiting the jungle soon.


See also: Lost Gardens of Heligan - Voted UKs Top Visitor Garden

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