Another trip to Kew - not as cold today but no sun.
Sit back and enjoy!
then decided to do the glasshouses before queues built up - although most of the visitors were families going to see the half term Gruffalo trail (after the children's book)
I avoided them as far as possible!
I had the Palm House to myself...
you can see the arrow to follow the one way troutebut I peered round what corners I could
looking back along the way I'd come. still no-one else in with me!
quite a privelige
this beauty is just outside the waterlily house
as I walked across the grass I nearly stumbled over this tiny group of funghi
I cut through the first gap in the border along the Broad Walk..
couldn't see what it is though
at the side of the path alongside the grass garden
inside the alpine house
Aeonium in the rock garden ( I had one of these once when they were newly introduced as pot plants to the UK.. I was still married at the time so it much be over 30 years ago when I had it. we managed to kill it!)
Now they live happily outside (in mild climates)
the gorgeous huge acer at the edge of the rock gardeninto the evolution garden looking to my right as I entered
and to my left across the vegetable garden - didn't go closer today
looking back through the archway
sedums
across the other side of the path I saw a patch of colour
I don't recall seeing euphorbia changing colour like this
I walked back round by the pond and headed to get a drink
I found a bench to sit on, it wasn't wet or particularly cold today!
decided to have hot chocolate though with my raspberry and almond loaf!
I walked along the path rather than the grass, and was quite surprised to see some early camellias blooming already
those huge funghi from last week had collapsed and nearly all disappeared
there were quite a few people scuffling in the fallen leaves of this beech
I went into the gallery
once again it was empty, I don't think many people have discovered it yet
I have discovered it is called Mirror Pavilion not Passing through as I thought - and you may be interested to read a blog detailing some of the highlights of the exhibition
do have a look as you can see some of the exhibits I can't photograph due to low lighting
I managed to get close enough to snap details about some of the artwork
looking along the wall of the main picture (my scarf, lol) I tried to capture the softness of the fabric
I managed to get close enough to snap details about some of the artwork
looking along the wall of the main picture (my scarf, lol) I tried to capture the softness of the fabric
I saw today it is done on silk and chenille and wool.
I really wanted to touch it as it looks so soft, but you're not allowed!
the huge clumps of funghi were still there,
no idea about these, even knowing the name doesn't help
Babaco Carica
looking across to the "down" stairs (the ones that were overgrown at the bottom) but you now can't walk past them
looking across to the "down" stairs (the ones that were overgrown at the bottom) but you now can't walk past them
if it's the right label
my favourite the Silver Daisy Bush, facing - missed it entirely this year, it's normally so pretty, with it's white flowers
a camellia growing inside
heading outside
past trees baring berries
I came to a huge bed in the grass
covered in little mauvy-blue flowered plants
no labels, no idea.
but lovely!
at the Japanese Garden by the pagoda
and then walked up to the lake
I deliberately waited for this dad carrying his daughter to cross my shot
no mass photo sessions under these trees today
at the top of the Broad Walk
time to head home
I managed to avoid most of the kids looking for the Gruffalo on the trail, but at the gate there was a pointer!
thanks for looking
hopefully despite London being in Tier 2 level restrictions from today, things won't get worse (ha ha) and I will still be able to go - I have 2 more weeks time slots booked, but November booking isn't available yet, so we'll keep our fingers crossed.
4 comments:
Oh the Palm House has some really lush plants and you captured them brilliantly. You were SO lucky to have the entire place to yourself. I';m sure you made the most of it, especially from the wonderful photos you got there.
Your photos from the Waterlily House are lovely, but seem a bit of a let down, I guess because I love palms so much.
Wow, some beautiful images/flowers from the POW House. Those veggies from the harvest are still holding up nicely. I like the "fence" with the pots on top. So many lovely colors and flowers.
Hot chocolate sounds wonderful. Glad you fund a place to sit this week.
I always enjoy seeing photos of the Gallery. And I am glad you discovered the name of the center area is called Mirror Pavilion. I was enamored by the silk screens on silver leaf. That technique is new to me. Not silk screening, but doing it on silver leaf. These must have cost a fortune to make.
I can't believe how nature has taken over in the stairs in the Temperate House. And is it just me or do the Japanese Gardens look overgrown?
Autumn is everywhere at Kew and nothing better than at the lake.
Thanks for taking me with you to Kew on this dull, but very photogenic day, dear.
Oh another lovely walk around Kew. You seemed to have timed it perfectly for avoiding too many people. That new exhibition is really beautiful. Loving all the autumn colours and berries including the fungi. Your cake looks lovely and hot chocolate sounds perfect for your rather overcast day. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your weekend and week ahead. Hugs
Oh the colours are fabulous - I just love those rich red, orange and yellow berries and foliage - stunning. I so want a winged spindle tree - never heard of one before but it's gorgeous.
Thanks again for sharing your visit,
Diana xx
The Physalis skeletons and the Lilac Fuchsia berries are the stand-outs for me today (okay, and all the other berries too - those ones that look like tiny pears are adorable!). Wonderful foliage colours too, of course...
Alison x
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