Kingston Lacey, Dorset

Glad you had a peaceful day out. I’m always looking for Japanese gardens, so will make a note …

It is a beautiful place, Karen. It's years since we went there, when the g'children were tiddlers and spent a happy time galloping about. The house is a gem.

Beautiful camellias Karen, pleased you enjoyed your day.

Thank you all. The weather is absolutely dreadful today. We have spent most of it building a wardrobe!

Thank you for sharing this post, Karen, I particularly enjoyed seeing the magnolia blooms. Several of my neighbours have magnificent specimens growing in their gardens but no breaking buds on them yet this year, hoping Jack Frost hasn't hit them too hard during the last couple if nights. The first blossom appeared in the hedgerows hereabouts last weekend, I hope he hasn't checked that display too much either. The catkins have been doing well though, which bodes well for nuts in the Autumn.

Lovely shots Karen - we have not been to Stanton Lacy but certainly we shall look it up if we get to Dorset - lovely time of year for walking amongst plants - thanks for sharing

Xela and Jane, thank you for your comments x

Lovely photos KarenI have never been to this garden so Ty for sharing your visit. Love the mossy roots of that tree.
Lovely Camellias too.

It looked a really lovely place and still interesting things to look at inspite of the time of the year.
I loved the camelias and the photos of you both with Willow.
And a hot chocolate, and lunch, a perfect end to a perfect day!

Karen, how lovely to see you out and about after you have felt so unwell recently, well done! It is a lovely place, one we haven't visited for some years. I love the Camellias.

Lovely blog, Karen! Thanks for taking us along on your visit. Those Camellias are just beautiful aren't they!!!!
As Shirley mentioned, hope you're feeling better.

Thanks everyone. I think I am as close to 100% as one can be over 60! :) The dizziness cleared up around the time of moving house.