Synopsis: It was time to put all the hard work of managing my garden behind me, and take a day out to admire the fruits of others’ labours. A trip to Rosemoor, possibly the best garden in Devon.
(selection of photos from Flickr photo set – use link above to view album)
I was sure this was the ideal time of year for a trip to RHS Garden Rosemoor, as the roses would be in bloom. I suggested to Mum we make the trip together. We’d been on previous years, once with my daughter Helen, and the visits had always been most enjoyable. I threw my tea making kit in the car, we picked up sandwiches etc. in Tesco, and off we set. Part of the enjoyment in a trip to Rosemoor for us, living in Exeter as we do, is the drive to Rosemoor, which is a route through some of Devon’s finest countryside. It makes this day trip a two-for-the-price-of-one experience for us. Mum is to be found in only two photos in my Flickr photo set - can you spot her?
As is always the case with garden visits, pictures speak louder than words, so I’ll keep this blog post brief. I’ve limited it to four, to my mind, stand-out images of the day. If you like what you see, more can be found from my Flickr photo set link above. Having previously mentioned the roses, I just had to include this image which shows both part of the rose garden and the lovely setting of Rosemoor in the valley of the River Torridge.
I’ve included this photo here as these exotic carnivorous plants (Arisaema rhombiforme) convey the balmy weather we experienced on our visit today. Set in the Mediterranean Garden, with paved and gravel walkways and raised beds and tubs, these plants provide an unusual contrast to more conventional English plants. I think the Mediterranean Garden at Rosemoor works very well. A glass of red wine would be all that’s needed to make the mood complete.
It may be just a simple grass, but planted to great effect beside these steps. It’s the perfect plant for the Mediterranean Garden, creating the right sense of hot and arid climes, just as we get here in Devon (cough, cough – well, on occasion anyway). I think this particular grass (Cortaderia richardii) puts on a fine display, and works extremely well set against the formality of the steps.
And, how about this final shot for a majestic view? The lushness and tranquility of this scene suggests to me this could only be England. This very calming part of the garden, very naturally landscaped, greeted us as we descended along a path adjacent to the bog garden, leading us down towards the lake.
It had been a hot, but highly enjoyable day at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Always glad of shade where we could find it. I find visiting gardens a very relaxing experience; a detox for frenetic modern life.
Please note, I’ve attempted to identify as many of the plants, both here in this post and as recorded against my photos on Flickr, as best I can but I’m far from infallible. I’m always grateful to receive mention of recognised errors, and will correct my notes as necessary once I am made aware of mistakes.
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