I'm writing from under a pile of tissues and paracetamol; coughing, sneezing and generally feeling very sorry myself. This cold is taking over my life and though it pains me to say it I have succumbed to the odd teary moment, I feel so pathetic. Barely the end of the summer and I have my first encounter with the cold and flu medication - why oh why!
So let's go on a quick wee journey to Rowallane on a sunny afternoon this time last week, eh? These photos were simply taken with my camera phone but they are colourful and cheery, I love how they mix purples, blues and oranges together, it seems to be a theme of theirs....
There were many volunteers there that day and it was evident that they had been working hard. Old plants were gone, the ground mulched and the paths tended too. Their compost heap must be fabulous :)
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| liking this colour combination |
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| look at the size of this rosehip! |
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| just love how this climber is allowed to poke through a tall yew pillar |
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| more purple and orange with a little yellow in the background |
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| a small dog :) and a rhododendron |
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| simple, effective edging protecting the new growth and naked ladies in this bed |
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| stunning arch from one garden into another |
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| chives are popular for wasps and butterflies |
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| the stables and clock tower quadrangle |
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| hehe, found in the second hand book shop on site |
Well I am off to snuggle under a blanket, keep on top of my fluids and try to cheer up a bit. All this sneezing and nose blowing is making reading my two 'for review' books very hard as my eyes keep tearing up...maybe a wee nap would help ;)
Love and hugs
Carrie
