My favourite time of year in the UK is the summertime, it’s the longer daylight hours and warmer weather that I love the most!
I also really enjoy visiting gardens to see the wonders of Mother Nature and how clever and creative some people are in their backyards.
This July I had the pleasure of visiting Southlands Lodge, Southlands Lane, Tandridge, Surrey.
The photographs below – apart from the last set which is from a private garden - show you a selection of photographs I took during my visit. The garden was open to the public via the National Garden Scheme (NGS) by ticket only. You too can visit this Sunday 1st August by pre-buying your ticket(s) available online via this link .
You won’t be disappointed – as well as the gardens there are sheep, chickens, Cayuga ducks and guinea fowl roam free through the property. An 'insect hotel' features. There is a working apiary of 10 beehives – I can highly recommend the honey produced – it’s delicious on hot buttered toast!
Colin and John the owners and creators of the gardens also serve tea and coffee and a delicious selection of cakes to enjoy during your visit.
Face the sun and leave your shadow behind…
The photographs below are from a private garden that has the most beautiful selection of hydrangeas. I visited this garden on 27th July after the torrential rain on the Sunday before, which doesn’t seem to have battered them in any way, it just goes to show how hardy they are!
If you have a garden you would like to have photographed please do get in touch!
Thanks
Stella
