27-JAN-2015
Another part of the garden
This part seems to be under construction, and uses plants native
to Australia as the main feature.
27-JAN-2015
Close up of garden detail
Lovely to see the gardens so well maintained, and a big contrast to my last
visit. I got such a pleasant surprise this visit.
27-JAN-2015
Scented borders
Lovely to see this swathe of colour edging the lawn
27-JAN-2015
Labyrinth - side view
I recently read a book called "Wychwood - the making of one of the world's most magical gardens"
which featured a labyrinth made out of lawn cut at different heights... and seeing this
circuitous feature in the Urrbrae garden reminded me of that fabulous feature.
A view front on can be seen "Next" or here
27-JAN-2015
One of many
Roses were everywhere mixed in with low growing annuals and perennials
This is a rose I don't know, and asking around we came up with the name
"Fashion" by Eugene S. Boerner, an American breeder, with a release date
of 1947. If anyone recognises this rose can they please tell me if this
is the right name? I was rather taken with it...
Update - definitely not "Fashion" so we're still trying to find the name!
27-JAN-2015
Volunteer workers in action
When I parked my car I wondered why there were so many other cars, then
I discovered why - it was volunteer work day in the garden! I had
a lovely chat with a few of the people - I think they enjoyed having
a reason to have a break, though it was such a lovely balmy sunny day
for such a pleasant job.
27-JAN-2015
On a sunny summer's day
Photo taken from the rose garden which was a delight to wander slowly through
today. There were some volunteer workers in the garden so I have included them
in some of the photos I took and will add them at a later date.
Older photos of Urrbrae
Photos taken in 2003. This series of photos are about a month too early for the roses, with the exception of Laevigata - which was looking quite spectacular.
