Sunlight was struggling hard to break through the heavy mist which had enveloped the garden this morning. More fog than mist as the bottom of our side of the Crescent wasn't visible. Now the houses are bathed in bright sunshine.
Cobwebs hung from trees like velvet trip wires or skipping ropes.
Spiders had devised intricate lacy patterns between the leaves and flower heads of the verbenas.
Earlier in the week we had a stroll around Biddulph Grange Gardens as I wanted to do a spot of gift shopping there. First things first on a cold morning was a warming hot chocolate in the cafe.
The garden was looking tidy and winter ready. Lots of work was being done.
Mrs Bateman's Dahlia Walk had been cleared, the corms stored away ready for next year. Below is a photo I took last month.
Festive Christmas lights were being fitted along the walkways and amongst the trees.
I liked these lights on the path to the Geological Gallery.
They were switched on, I expect everything will look spectacular on dark, winter evenings.
The gallery was open so we had a wander inside, it seems to be complete now after all the work of the last few years to recreate the orginal.
Plenty of leaf gathering and pruning was still happening across the garden.
I remember a few years ago we visited and these berry bushes were full of Redwings, a little early this year for them although I have seen reports of them being about. We only spotted Robins and Blackbirds around the garden and coots on the lake.
All for now.
What a misty moisty morning, I love the bejeweled spiders' webs. The gardeners have been busy at Biddulph, the grass looks totally leaf free and those berries look delicious! Probably poisonous though! I thought I heard the redwings as I walked home from the shops last week but couldn't see them and then nothing this week so I'm not sure if it was them. 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you CK, it was one of those mornings when spiders' webs were completely visible. The gardens are so well maintained and it looks as if there will be some pretty lighted evening walks later. I'm keeping my eyes open when out for both Redwings and Fieldfares:)
DeleteLovely photos of your misty autumnal garden and I love the spiders' webs :) I'd love to return to Biddulph Grange - have only been once and it was a brief visit but it was wonderful there and I'd like to see the Geological Gallery. I've seen a few flocks of winter thrushes flying over both at home and in Herefordshire. At home they mainly come into the garden when it is very cold and/or snowy.
ReplyDeleteThank you RR, the spiders' webs stood out first thing in the morning. So much to see at Biddulph now I'm sure you would love the Geological Gallery. I've not seen many reports of Redwings and etc yet but I'm sure they will come soon:)
DeleteSounds like a lovely atmospheric autumn day. Love the cobwebs. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you B it was quite atmospheric out in the garden first thing, I just had to grab my camera and go outside:)
DeleteSummer seems like such a long time away! I quite like tidying things away for the winter months and seeing things lit up for dark winter evenings - very cosy. Your foggy garden looked magical with the mist and cobwebs! Hope you have a great weekend Rosie. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Simone. Summer seems a long time both backwards and forwards, this year has raced along. The garden did look magical that morning. You too have a lovely weekend:)
DeleteThank you for your beautiful garden photos.
ReplyDeleteWe visited the UK for the first time this summer and we spent almost four weeks traveling around the south of England. We drifted from Dover to Cornwell. Based on the information provided by the National Trust, it is wonderful to undertake such a trip even if you are not familiar with the area. We also visited many gardens and were absolutely thrilled...
Maybe you go to one of your beautiful gardens in the Christmas month... it must be beautiful in the afternoon with the sea of lights. I can imagine that the gardens are beautiful and exude charm in every season.
Kind regards come to you from Viola.
Thank you Viola. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. Your journey across the south of England sounds wonderful. Many of the gardens around here have lighting displays at this time of year, we hope to visit one of them next month as festivities draw closer:)
DeleteI'm looking forward to seeing one of your gardens lit up :-)))
DeleteI've just ordered an Advent calendar from CUPPER Tee... The company was founded in Dorset in 1984.
Today we have a holiday here in Saxony/Germany, the day of repentance and prayer, which goes back to the Protestant church... the sun is shining, there will be a nice walk with my husband.
Viola sends you many greetings
p.s. Our vacation in England was wonderful. I am full of joy.
I hope you had a lovely holiday and walk and that the sun kept shining:)
DeleteBeautiful pictures. Love that you captured the webs! We had lots of fog late in the day yesterday, and apparently it latest through the night, as we had a fog warning from the weather service. Must have been bad driving. Luckily we were safe here at home. Beautiful garden area. Fun to see the picture with and without the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandy, I'm always glad to be at home when the weather is bad, especially fog, ice and snow. Such a contrast between the two photos, they had strung lights where the dahlias were in the late summer:)
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