This week’s Lens-Artists Challenge from Ann-Christine asks us to focus on gardens. We’re out and about travelling, so new posts are beyond me. But at this time of year, I always remember the annual garden extravaganza that took place a few miles away from where we lived in France: Le Jardin Extraordinaire. Here’s why …
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Fabuleux
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Bien sûr!
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I’m sharing your lovely L’Albufera this morning, but I’ll happily join you in the garden. Happy travels, Margaret!
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Thanks Jo So glad you got there I’ll be over in a minute.
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No hurry 😁🩷
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Comments are closed, of course. I did enjoy the slide show. Reminded me a bit of the Forbidden Corner in Yorkshire.
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I see what you mean. Possibly even more quirky!
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It really is extraordinary! Enjoy your travels.
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Thank you. So far so good.
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Stunning. I loved the garden in Yvoire, the only French garden I have been to. Hope you are enjoying the delights of Shropshire.
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We are, despite rain rain today and half a day in A&E (not quite as bad as it sounds).
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What??? 😵❤️
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M had a procedure just before the break here which became infected, so we had to get it seen to. Antibiotics should sort it.
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🤞🩵
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Oh, no. Not Shrewsbury hospital. I spent 9 hours there with the OH, leaving at midnight whilst he was kept on overnight.
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I must say, altough were there quite a while, they were vg and triaged everyone well.
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We were there on a Saturday, never a good day to attend A&E.
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😦
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Wow! Well dressing revisited, and then some!
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I hadn’t thought of it that way, but yes, perhaps!
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The stone / flower sculptures are gorgeous.
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Everything there is pretty wonderful, and confected with love and enthusiasm
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That is an extraordinary garden! Thanks for the repost.
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We used to look forward to this event every year. It continues still.
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Fun to check in on how the tradition continues.
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Wow! That river garden is wonderful. The photos are magnificent.
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Thanks I really loved that place
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A very beautiful garden, Margaret! Thank for the link. Enjoy your trip. 😊
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Thank you x 2!
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Beautiful! I love the 2013 too. Eccentric!!
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Good eccentric, eh?
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Wow, Margaret – absolutely wonderful, funny, quirky or whatever word for it! A treat to see it here and I am sure walking there must have been fabulous. Surprises around every bend! Thank you for posting! Have a great trip.
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Thsnk you. Visiting Shropshire just now, a counnty I know you would love if you don’t know it already.
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I don’t know it! But the whole of England and the British Isles are highly loveable…
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What a wonderful place! Happy travels, Margaret
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It is – thanks Sue.
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Isn’t it fun to go back in time and then come back to the future, Margaret! Lovely photos!
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Thaks Rebecca Lovely memories.
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What a clever idea to revisit your post about this beautiful garden Margaret. It looks amazing, then and now!
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Oh, it was something to look forward to every year. Endlessly creative!
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