THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN IN WINTER

Oh dear! I glanced out of one of our upstairs windows and there was snow on it's way. Fortunately, though, it soon disappeared  We decided on taking a short walk at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. An unsteady scarecrow was there to meet us and the sky  turned clear and blue.

All was quiet and peaceful.

A rather large bee said hello. This is all part of the Heligan Night Garden.

Some snow manged to survive in the shadows.

Garden beds were ready for planting.

A lonely flower clung to the wall.

And then woosh! Paper birds on the loose.

The birds are all part of Heligan's Night Garden

There is lots of space to wander.

The Play Meadow, below, was quiet and peaceful. 

 Onwards towards the jungle.

All was quiet with the sun shining on the water.

So much to walk and see,  if so inclined.

Large Butterflies fluttering. 

We wandered back to our car and homeward bound. Heligan is always an interesting place to visit.

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike.

A Taste of the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall

We popped into Cornwall's Lost Gardens of Heligan - mainly for a look at their flower meadows. There's an abundance of yellow to be seen at the moment.

There's lots of space at Heligan, so there are other other fields to admire.

There are a few snoozing farm animals to be seen

Moving on, an archway of apples leading to flowers ...

... and a few veg, all neat and tidy.

An old building.

Lots of flowers running wild.

A pond with one shy lily.

Here we go, more flowers.

I like this colour.

Two fried eggs!

Back to more flowers, in what is named  the Sundial Garden.

A very old brick wall.

That's all from the Lost Gardens of Heligan for today

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike.

Below is another Heligan link, which has many more flower photos.

Lost Gardens of Heligan - Voted UKs Top Visitor Garden

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

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike.