We discovered a delightful garden, Pinetum Gardens in St Austell, today. We have been in many times to the Nursery and to see the Snowdrops at this time of year but never in to the whole gardens and it was a real pleasure, despite the heavy shower! I loved both the Winter Garden and the Japanese garden and the poem which we found on display.
Snowdrops
Edgeworthia Chrysantha in the Winter Garden
Reflection in the pool in the Japanese garden
Japanese garden
Pool in the Japanese Garden
Bridge in the Japanese garden
Feather
Berry
Poetry is a feature of the gardens and there is even a special little poetry writing hut with some lovely poems written by visitors and with these words from one of the owners.
I had never read this quirky little poem by Robert Graves before and I love it!
Robert Graves poem in the grounds
There is so much more to see………….
calvin
January 19, 2018 at 8:08 pm
a soul sanctuary, it’s in our nature. Good shtufffs. So much thought, yet the genius lays in the simplicity. Time and nature looks after the rest. Nature, I think, has all the answers to our personal problems if not the global turmoil. Such place should be in our backyards.
Cheers on the new camera. I like my Nikon too. Mine gets knocked around, and has yet to fail me. You will love it, though not as much as you do Mr.S, but close.
mybeautfulthings
January 20, 2018 at 2:55 pm
I think you would love the gardens, so much peace, so much food for the soul. I am already loving my new camera… 🙂
Patricia Van Tuyl
January 19, 2018 at 7:57 pm
What wonderful discoveries in this garden. Love the Snowdrops and the poem.
mybeautfulthings
January 20, 2018 at 2:58 pm
You would love it, Patti, lots of different ‘rooms’ and all very individual with many plants labelled and with 67 ancient award winning trees – generally a delight. The cafe was fine too, simple home made and tasty food. Next time ……… 🙂