The lost or hidden gardens of Aberglasney
are to be found just a few miles north of the M4 in South Wales. You leave
behind the chemical and steel plants of Swansea and port Talbot to enter an
altogether calmer, greener lush countryside within minutes. Time whilst not
exactly stopping, does seem to slow down. The sign at the entrance, pictured
here, sets the scene.
We arrived on a thoroughly 'moist' day. The rain
was slowing down as we paid for our tickets that mid October day in 2004.
The renovation of house and gardens, is an ongoing task
as dedicated gardeners and craftsmen work their Welsh magic on what was a
deserted and ruinous site.
Note how oranges are once
again growing in this beautiful garden.
A water feature improves most gardens:
Aberglasney does not disappoint.
Jean explores amidst a riot of colour
This picture is actually three separate images joined
together.
Beryl and Jean explore the woods. Followed
closely by a photographer...
A view of a nearby hillside which just oozes the essence
of this part of South Wales. And I bet it oozed mud on the day we were
there, too.
A strange male silhouette stands under a
tree at the end of the woodland walk.
A not so wee robin poses in all her
fatfullness. Pregnant perhaps?
