U3A TRIP TO BRIDGEMERE AND WOLLERTON OLD HALL GARDENS

One wonderful blog, thank you for sharing your visit
with us all.

Lovely blog Ba....no 'incidents' to report lol!

Lovely again BA, you are getting a galavant aren't you lol ;))

Thank you Diane, I'm so glad I joined the U3A:-)

Not one Gralew lol, I was on my best behavior:-))

I am Jane, no holding me now:-)

Don't blame you, its got to be done :))

Thanks for sharing BA - wonderful gardens and it's scenery must have been a delight to visit.
Your wee pictures are gorgeous too - the clematis is a beauty!

Glad to hear it! lol

Thanks Scottish, unfortunately i've noticed some mildew on c.The President, it happened last year too. Before that he never showed signs of it. All that rain too!:-)

Nice to see you getting out and about BA, this looks a great place to visit. Watch out for `Wildthing` mine is now begining to take over, must do some serious pruning.

Eeek ...how big is yours? There again, there are worse things to be taken over by:-)) How is your r. Warm Welcome? Mine isn't looking too good at the moment, perhaps I'll move it later on ... and how is your Trachelospermum?:-)

What a beautiful place to visit :)

I can't see the Diascia very well, but is it D. personata? I have that and it's tall.

I agree with Hywel - wish I lived nearer, I've heard of Wollerton but never had the chance to visit it. :-(

Yes Hywel thanks, it was lovely and tranquil:-)

Hi barbara (clever clogs), I did google after I put the blog on and I think you're right, it must be personata. Now I would like you to identify those iris in the pond please, I fell in love with them:-))

There's one called 'Pink Haze'.....I've trawled through dozens of images to find a pink one! Now you can have a go.

I've put another pic on, they are more of a soft pinky blue or a bit lilacy, not really pink ...sorry, but you know how you love a bit of research:-)))

No, no, no. I spent ages on google images! Your turn. You can 'match' it to the piccies. :-D)

Okay:-(

This garden is featured in the RHS 'The Garden' magazine this month ... what a fabulous place it is. Glad you had a lovely day out. :o)

Oooh - I'm behind on my magazine reading - I'll try to catch up now you've told me! :-)) Thanks!

Thanks Shirly, I cancelled my 'Gardens Illustrated' magazine at the end of last year, may start getting a different one. I'll have a look at 'The Garden' :-))

It's an interesting and colourful article Barbara, so relax and enjoy reading it!

Are you a member of the RHS Ba? 'The Garden' is the magazine for members and is delivered monthly. Makes for good reading too. :o)

BA, I`ve just put a picture of `Wildthing` on for you. Trachy is now recovering well after pruning very hard its about half its size but is full of buds. My `Warm Welcome` is not doing very well this year but I did move it out of its pot while it was in bud and planted it into the ground.

Shirley, I'm not. We don't have a car so I can't get to see many places etc, that's why I'm so pleased to have found the U3A. I may see if I can treat myself to membership though if it's not too expensive:-)

Glad your trachy is recovering Phyl, mine is doing ok, but last year, after noticing a lot of wasps around it and its companion, an evergreen clem, I found I had the same trouble as you ...flippin' scale insects. I've cut the clem right down as it was in a poor condition and have crossed my fingers. Both are in large pots against south west wall where extension comes out further than patio window, so it's sheltered. I may plant out the clem in the garden and hope for the best:-)

Ba, RHS website say that Individual membership (for 1 or 2 people) is now £40.50, was £54 and this entitles you to free garden visits, discounted show tickets, a monthly magazine and free personal advice for your gardening problems. Tell the family and ask for it as a Christmas/birthday treat! :o)

Good idea, thanks Shirley:-)

The magazine alone is worth it, Ba. :-)

Ok, I give in, I'll join:-))

Excellent - and I'm not even on commission for the RHS!

I know when I'm beaten:-)

They have 'partner' gardens all over the country, where you can get in for free, not just the main ones. ;-)