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This is my must do at this time of year, although the years fly by so quickly, it is probably only once every three years or so I actually make it...
It was completely renovated a few years ago and thinned out a lot, but it was more mysterious when overgrown, and the wow factors were even greater when stumbling across a glade, especially the water enhanced ones.
You didn't mention how you got there as it's relatively remote: from which station/stop did you walk the last mile, or so.
Ken | 22.04.17 - 7:34 a.m. | #
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Absolutely brilliant. @Ken: click on the 'Isabella plantation' link, up front is the 'how to get there' link.
Julian | 22.04.17 - 8:40 a.m. | #
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Absolutely beautiful.
Lynn | 22.04.17 - 9:23 a.m. | #
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Nice pics.
Leuconoe | 22.04.17 - 9:42 a.m. | #
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For Rhododendrons also go to the Yorkshire Arboretum, next to Castle Howard. The Arboretum is connected to Kew Gardens.
fred Barker | 22.04.17 - 9:46 a.m. | #
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Delightful place...though if i recall correctly; sometimes ruined by the low-flight of planes on the way to Heathrow?
Grumpy Anon | 22.04.17 - 11:27 a.m. | #
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@Julian - If you had read the rest of my comment, I think I know how to get there! My curiosity was over which route DG decided to take - as there are many options he could have chosen, and he likes a good walk...
Ken | 22.04.17 - 11:35 a.m. | #
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Wow indeed! That's this weekend sorted - thanks.
Cornish Cockney | 22.04.17 - 12:09 p.m. | #
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WOW !!...... sums it up perfectly.
Michael | 22.04.17 - 4:38 p.m. | #
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So, read the blog, got on an S stock train across London, and walked miles around a park I had never visited. the nun was right. wow indeed. Thanks for a great day.Recovering now in Richmond smallest pub
Scrumpy | 22.04.17 - 5:31 p.m. | #
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Back in the day, in the late 60s, a visit to this secluded garden always felt like stepping into a secret space, but especially when walking the paths west of the main route along the artificial stream. My green thumb dad always ensured we detoured through this area that resembled work-in-progress allotments ~ little rows of plants, greenhouses, shovels & sheds. Y'know, everything you'd expect where gardeners are both maintaining what's in place, but also trying out new things. I'm thrilled it's still just as gorgeous as once it was & envious of those who can visit it.
Geraldine49 | 23.04.17 - 6:22 a.m. | #
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Had a look a couple of weeks ago, glorious camellias being replaced by rhododendrons, with azaleas to follow.
Did you check out the composting toilets by Peg's Pond? People always come out looking startled, saying "there's no water!!!".
RosemaryT | 23.04.17 - 9:41 a.m. | #
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Bushey Park, not far from Richmond, also has a woodland garden which is lovely too.
MikeH | 23.04.17 - 12:36 p.m. | #
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Nothing like the amount described here, but about this time last year I was very impressed by the rhodendrons in Valentine's park, Ilford. That might be more acccessible for some. This post has reminded me to go and look at them again.
amber | 23.04.17 - 1:12 p.m. | #
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Visited today and yes, Wow, wow and more wow. Thanks for this super blog, we wouldn't have seen the amazing display otherwise.
Sara | 24.04.17 - 4:52 p.m. | #
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