tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post5446093282836074872..comments2023-10-09T09:06:42.157-07:00Comments on Take time to smell the flowers......: Leeds castle...........Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-50539102752378196062015-11-02T08:31:09.327-08:002015-11-02T08:31:09.327-08:00I also love history, particularly churches and cas...I also love history, particularly churches and castles Rose.<br />As a small child my father would take me to see many historic buildings, and so the journey began..<br /><br />The history of Leeds castle is so long I would not have the time to tell it all.<br /><br />It is over 1,000 years old and has been the home of six royal Queens...............Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-72034077974695195372015-11-02T04:30:22.387-08:002015-11-02T04:30:22.387-08:00What a gorgeous place, and lucky you to have it so...What a gorgeous place, and lucky you to have it so close by! Scenes like this just make me want even more to plan a visit to the UK. The US has some beautiful parks, but of course, we have no lovely old historic castles like this. I'm trying to remember what is famous about Leeds Castle--I'll have to look this up after I leave here. I like history almost as much as I like gardening:) The tree is fantastic; it looks like something out of 'The Lord of the Rings,' but Lisa is probably right that it's inhabited by fairies:) Have a great week!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-7644756860302063992015-11-01T14:17:39.221-08:002015-11-01T14:17:39.221-08:00We all make mistakes and believe me I make more th...We all make mistakes and believe me I make more than most :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-28144566735014023512015-11-01T09:31:44.464-08:002015-11-01T09:31:44.464-08:00Hahahaha....what a DINGBAT I am....that makes sen...Hahahaha....what a DINGBAT I am....that makes sense now, if such beautiful grounds had been in Leeds I'm sure I would have heard about them!!! xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-61898892331415886152015-11-01T00:06:45.974-07:002015-11-01T00:06:45.974-07:00Hi Snowbird,
Leeds castle is in Kent, close to my...Hi Snowbird,<br /><br />Leeds castle is in Kent, close to my home. Many people make the same mistake and think it is in Leeds......why wouldn't you Leeds castle ????<br /><br />Happy SundayCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-72601233000627049252015-10-31T16:04:24.799-07:002015-10-31T16:04:24.799-07:00I believe Poppi's right!I believe Poppi's right!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-51344238289432459242015-10-31T10:10:27.900-07:002015-10-31T10:10:27.900-07:00My daughter went to uni in Leeds and although I of...My daughter went to uni in Leeds and although I often visited I never entered the castle grounds....how I've missed out. I had no idea it had such beautiful gardens!!!<br />I loved this post, so many beautiful images. My favourite has to be the fairy tree, and YES, it DOES have a secret door!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-76826502361602410092015-10-31T09:20:37.846-07:002015-10-31T09:20:37.846-07:00I love the sound of a fairy door in the play house...I love the sound of a fairy door in the play house....how very charming :)<br /><br />Computers are a law unto themselves :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-964468712682009132015-10-31T08:24:45.821-07:002015-10-31T08:24:45.821-07:00Having just spent time with two of our grandchildr...Having just spent time with two of our grandchildren these past few days and seen the relatively new fairy door they have in their play house ... I just have to agree fairies should definitely live in that wonderful ancient tree!<br /><br />Some fantastic photo's here Cheryl, it looks a lovely place to visit, and still colourful for this time of year.<br /><br />... on a slightly different topic, I can't help noticing some of my comments come through twice even three times ... I notice this with some comments we receive too ... I just put it down to a computer glitch ...<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-75563849601654260952015-10-31T05:09:35.073-07:002015-10-31T05:09:35.073-07:00I just love to walk there Lisa.....I have so many ...I just love to walk there Lisa.....I have so many memories too.....my children, my grandchildren and of course my parents.<br />I love to watch the birds....and yes there are many. Far too many to mention.<br /><br />The tropical garden has a high wall as a backdrop......this of course holds the heat and keeps the plants warm even in the depths of winter. I didn't see another soul when walking this area, it was so peaceful. I bought a takeaway coffee and a sandwich ..........I sat for ages munching and watching.:)<br /><br />Have a great weekend.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-35747931733304551522015-10-31T04:58:16.282-07:002015-10-31T04:58:16.282-07:00Of course fairies live in that tree. You must beli...Of course fairies live in that tree. You must believe to find the secret door. What a lovely stroll around the castle. I would love to see this too. It is obviously one of those places you need to visit often to see everything. I think when you are alone you "feel" the different aspects of a garden. I could almost feel the warmth of the sun in your pictures. Fun to see the Canada Geese, Mute Swans and Gulls. I bet they have all sorts of birds there and not just water birds. Gets me excited just thinking about them. I am still amazed at the tropicals in your area. It would be interesting to be able to have so many different types of plants in ones garden. My tropicals are all crammed into my house in front of windows. I don't have as many as I used to but the ones that I have a rather large because they are my favorites and I have babied them along over the years. I love the fall pictures of the yellow leaves on the ground. Everything about the place draws my eye. Thank you for taking me there. I hope you have a great weekend.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-69675273928233069022015-10-31T04:38:49.436-07:002015-10-31T04:38:49.436-07:00When Poppi was little she believed fairies lived i...When Poppi was little she believed fairies lived in the tree...........Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-80501915624775265912015-10-31T04:38:23.540-07:002015-10-31T04:38:23.540-07:00Hi Wendy,
Some Canada geese stay here all year ......Hi Wendy,<br />Some Canada geese stay here all year ........<br />That never used to happen but climate has changed things.<br /><br />I do watch the migration.............being near the coast a lot of birds fly over the garden, to settle in the surrounding fields. It is lovely to see them during the winter months.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-70002397107915172692015-10-30T16:23:38.445-07:002015-10-30T16:23:38.445-07:00Oh yes that gnarled tree is really intriguing! Oh yes that gnarled tree is really intriguing! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-427046778856747772015-10-30T16:22:37.477-07:002015-10-30T16:22:37.477-07:00What an absolutely delightful post, Cheryl! Your p...What an absolutely delightful post, Cheryl! Your pictures look like postcards - they are so clear and make me feel as if I can walk right in! Leeds castle looks like a wonderful place to visit - and I see you also have Canada geese. Do you watch the migration each spring and fall? <br /><br />Have a nice weekend too!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-58994716797153671522015-10-30T14:39:07.287-07:002015-10-30T14:39:07.287-07:00Me to Ellaine.....it is a dream of mine to have a ...Me to Ellaine.....it is a dream of mine to have a stream running though the garden.....sadly that is all it will be :)<br />It was strange walking alone but I actually enjoyed it. I played with my camera.....something I have not done for a long time.<br /><br />Have a great weekend ElaineCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-8487994152339159432015-10-30T12:59:45.081-07:002015-10-30T12:59:45.081-07:00I loved this Cheryl. So many different areas of i...I loved this Cheryl. So many different areas of interest - I wish I could have seen it with you. nice to see some colour in the gardens I loved the water and streams how I would love a stream running through my garden. So glad you enjoyed your visit it does make a nice change from the day to day routines doesn't it. Have a lovely weekend my friend.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-89259279791991358242015-10-30T12:12:23.154-07:002015-10-30T12:12:23.154-07:00There is a lot more to Leeds castle. I just sho...There is a lot more to Leeds castle. I just showed some of the features that I like:)<br />Red hot pokers are beautiful.....just wish I had the garden for them.............Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-80571926626356894542015-10-30T12:01:31.992-07:002015-10-30T12:01:31.992-07:00How lovely to live so close by, it looks a fantast...How lovely to live so close by, it looks a fantastic place to visit. So many different areas of interest and the birds too. I love red hot pokers, they really make a statement in a border at this time of year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-34631004250281715552015-10-30T11:31:13.257-07:002015-10-30T11:31:13.257-07:00I love red hot pokers Jandi.....aren't they go...I love red hot pokers Jandi.....aren't they gorgeous?<br />Leeds castle is actually in Kent.....confusing for those that do not live here :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-88886492211110951072015-10-30T11:30:10.811-07:002015-10-30T11:30:10.811-07:00It is a beautiful place...........I intend to make...It is a beautiful place...........I intend to make regular visits, as I have a yearly ticket :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-37596541127423404772015-10-30T10:18:57.291-07:002015-10-30T10:18:57.291-07:00Gorgeous gorgeous photos! I also love red hot poke...Gorgeous gorgeous photos! I also love red hot pokers! It looks like a wonderful place to visit! My husband has family in Calverley, Leeds. Have a beautiful weekend!Ohmydearestshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03253406880393031394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-15423294256305774812015-10-30T09:47:47.618-07:002015-10-30T09:47:47.618-07:00WOW I want to go there, lovely photo's.WOW I want to go there, lovely photo's. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.com