A stand-out local garden

It was the annual Shipley Open Gardens event last weekend, when local residents open their beautiful gardens to raise money for charity. I had a wander round a few of the nearest ones. I always enjoy looking round gardens, as you know, though I'm a hopeless gardener myself. It was a bright, breezy day, though luckily I only got caught in one short, sharp shower.  

Of those I saw, this one pictured here was my stand-out favourite. It wasn't very big but the owners had really made the most of it, and it had the feel of a country cottage garden, despite being decidedly suburban and surrounded by other houses. It had some beautiful roses, foxgloves, clematis and all manner of smaller, pretty little pops of colour. The colour choices were, I thought, very well judged, with silvery and darker foliage among the various green plants, which gave depth and variety in the borders. 

Bold choices in the seating were unexpected but made stunning focal points. The backdrop of stone walls, painted sheds and coloured fencing added to the country feel. They'd even found space for a couple of raised beds for growing vegetables. What a delight it all was.