Stowe Gardens

[arbwork]

went back here for a visit to the gardens and house Visitor information - National Trust a never ending treasure trove of trees young and old and views, well managed with good proactive plantings uneven aged trees , new avenues maturing and lots more , well worth a visit, arrive early take a picnic at least, or better still hire the 'landmark trust house, and spend a few days there!

[arbwork]

some trees here for the 'ancient ' people! yes I know compaction, haloing, ancient Elder!

[cl3525]

I loved been a student there. Never understood how people got caught drinking or smoking in grounds like that. A truly magical place

[arbwork]

cl3525 me neither there are a lot of places to hide! it really is a very special place and recent changes by the National Trust have enhanced the site, my 1st time in the house/school today a bit busy with cricket tournament and in the library with exam revision, I hope to return in the school holiday to have a more relaxed visit and to see more

[hazzygawa]

Looks nice. I am doing some work at Tingewick so will pop in at some point.

[cl3525]

Yep since I left (typical) they have done a lot of work. I must head back some time soon. The Elysian fields and Grecian Valley are fine examples of landscaping. Don't know if they still do, but 1st years had to spend one lesson a week learning about the grounds, which is quite interesting, some good views from some of the temples.

[Trees-]

some trees here for the 'ancient ' people! yes I know compaction, haloing, ancient Elder!

 

jeeeesus, can't believe that's an Elder!!!

[arbwork]

its not, elder is growing inside the hollow stump sorry to confuse:001_smile:

[arbwork]

interesting Cedar

[Stephen Blair]

What a fantastic place, love the big Cedar!!