Return to Cloverleaf
In a freak turn of events, the weather in Austin while we were gone stayed relatively mild. So we returned to an abundance of colour and healthy plants:
The Danish Gardener-Mikael
We finally managed a trip to Copenhagen to visit our friend Mikael and baby Alice. It was a fabulous few days and we took loads of photos, including a couple of Mikael's rooftop garden, and of course, the Tivoli Gardens:
David Austin Roses
And in what is becoming a bit of an annual habit, Chris and I managed to sneak in a quick trip to David Austin Roses. We took loads of photos but I'm sharing just a few here--mainly of the roses we are considering for our 2015 additions to Cloverleaf corner. We can't quite decide between A Shropshire Lad, Lady Emma Hamilton, or Lady of Shallot. Decisions, decisions...
The English Gardeners-Ann and Jennifer and Gordon
Trips to England are full of visits to catch up with our friends (and to have a quick nosey in their gardens). Here are some shots from some of our friends' gardens:
The English Gardeners-Sylvia (GW; GGW)
For the first twenty or so years that we lived in America, Bromsgrove was our base whenever we went home. We've spent many an hour sitting in the back garden catching up, and it still looks lovely. I was too late to get any shots of the fabulous camellia tree, but there was still plenty of plants and flowers to admire:
The English Gardeners-Gaynor
We spent a lovely afternoon in Gaynor's garden. A fantastic multi purpose spot that includes a tiki hut (perfect for our fish and chip supper), a footie pitch, and a chicken abode (that Katie loved):
The Lost Gardens of Heligan Part II
Even Tom had a blast here as there was so much to see and explore. I cannot recommend this place enough if you have the chance to visit:
The Lost Gardens of Heligan Part I
Our initial plan was to spend a day at the Eden Project but then we found some information on the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Having already moved to America when the gardens were first rediscovered, we'd missed all the excitement and news shows on the gardens. It was a fantastic place to explore and somewhere that I have become fascinated with to the point of buying books on the history and even having my first go at a Heligan embroidery project (haven't got very far since we got back to Austin though).
Looe views
Some random shots from the plants and flowers we saw during our time in Looe:
Looe Coastal Path
We spent a lovely week in a cottage in the heart of Looe. It was great to have so much time to explore the area and to relax. Chris and I got up early and walked each morning and our favourite trek was from Looe to the neighbouring harbor of Polperro. The coastal path trail was spectacular: