A few more pictures from my visit to Parcevall Hall Gardens. In one of the ponds on the formal terraces, the waterlilies were superb, a wonderful combination of both yellow and pale pink flowers.
The more rustic rock garden behind the house (below), created on the natural bedrock limestone, also has a pool, fed by a waterfall from a small stream:
There are some beautiful specimen plants, since Sir William Milner was an avid plant collector (and a founder member of the Northern Horticultural Society at Harlow Carr Gardens near Harrogate, another garden that I love to visit.) I loved the vivid purple of this clematis.
Alliums are sculptural and photogenic in most of their stages, from bud though flower to seedhead.
Another view of one of the formal ponds in front of the house. One of the paving stones is engraved with a Bible quote: 'A spring of water welling up to eternal life'. (John 4)
I do find Parcevall's environment very refreshing and restorative. I have led workshops and courses, had retreats and 'away days' in the Hall itself in the past, so it holds some very special memories for me.
The last shot is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely garden! Water features are especially poignant with drought conditions everywhere (except here perhaps in western NC)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the garden. It looks a lot greener up there than it does down in East Anglia.
ReplyDeleteSo much beauty in those gardens.
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