I do a bit of gardening but I’m not sure that I’m a gardener. I tend to think my successes are an accident and I’m never sure what my gardens going to do.
But I’m always open to inspiration.
Hortus botanicus is a lovely place in Leiden, The Netherlands. It’s also included on the Museum card so entry is covered and it’s possible to go as many times as you wish through the year.
I particularly enjoy the chance to get some fresh air, take some photos and be inspired.
In a rare break between downpours we made it there this week.
The veg garden is getting very overgrown and going to seed so I always feel better that our plot is pretty scruffy too right now.
It’s one of those places where there’s lovely walks and paths with interesting buildings and some fantastic trees.
They have a breathtaking arial walkway with a huge collection of these carnivorous plants too.
I’m glad to see they also value purple kale as a decorative plant!
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That looks a great place. I always hunt out botanical gardens when I am abroad, but have never been to that one.
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It’s lovely.
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Reblogged this on Linda's wildlife garden and commented:
Awesome update and thank you Liz for sharing have a blessed day
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Lovely photographs–little breezes of peace. Thanks and peace, John
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Beautiful!
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It’s lovely and different in every season!
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Purple kale is indeed decorative! Great to have such a card 🙂
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It’s a really simple positive thing.
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Yes!
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Beautiful !
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It’s a lovely place.
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What beautiful photographs. You really captured the colours of summer and autumn combined.
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Thanks. It’s a magical place.
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Ps…. You are a gardener…. Shhhhhhhhh
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: ) still feel like a charlatan.
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I just purchased a Museum Kart this weekend! Another pretty spot to add to the list.
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Hortus is really lovely. The card is excellent. Six museums and you’ve covered the cost.
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