I said yesterday that I would show you Mum’s chimney collection which I inherited so here they are in the order in which you would see them if you were to visit us in our garden. You would be so welcome, Dear Reader!
Steps up to the garden, lined with various Mints, Lavenders and Vanilla Nemesias – scented all the way
Heliotrope and Vanilla Nemesia at the bottom of the steps leading up to the garden
Heliotrope and Vanilla Nemesia at the bottom of the steps leading up to the garden
Chives and Garlic Chives
Heliotrope and Vanilla Nemesia at the bottom of the steps leading up to the garden
Petunias, lime green on bottom patio
Begonia on the slate patio
Dwarf Buddliea at the top of the steps
Dwarf Buddliea at the other side at the top of the steps
Begonia at the back of the vegetable garden path
Begonias on the way to the vegetable garden
Begonia on one side of the arbour on the back sitting area
Begonia on the other side of the arbour on the back sitting area
commonprose
July 12, 2020 at 4:54 pm
A very special post, Sally. xxxx
mybeautfulthings
August 6, 2020 at 1:37 pm
Thought you would like it! 🙂
Wendy E
July 4, 2020 at 11:39 am
The first time I saw a Hellebore in flower was in your Mum’s garden in Truro when we visited in the late 70s. The colour of the flowers is gorgeous.
mybeautfulthings
July 5, 2020 at 8:18 am
That’s a lovely memory. She was a very knowledgeable gardener. Lovely to hear from you. xx
Sandra
July 4, 2020 at 9:20 am
Beautiful! What a wonderful reminder of her too.
utesmile
July 4, 2020 at 8:23 am
Your garden is it’s own little Eden Project. Absolutely beautiful.
mybeautfulthings
July 4, 2020 at 1:35 pm
Thank you! 🙂
john zande
July 3, 2020 at 11:48 pm
Anyone who collects chimneys is a special kind of awesome.
mybeautfulthings
July 4, 2020 at 9:03 am
She was! She also taught deaf babies to speak and was an inspiration. 🙂