We spent a couple of days with my Dad over the Bank Holiday weekend. He lives in a town called Budleigh Salterton located on the South coast of Devon.
Dad took us round the garden when we first arrived much to POD’s delight. It really is looking immaculate at the moment and with good reason too. Along with others in his community, Dad is opening his garden to the public for two days in June. It’s part of a garden scheme to raise money for a local charity called Hospiscare.
The garden is bursting with colour.
and if you look closely there are a few surprises to be found too.
Sweet smelling shrubs line the back of the garden
behind which is a hidden path
adorned with bird boxes
and other decorative gems.
A nearby tree offers a haven for wildlife
while a secondary seating area provides the perfect place to relax
and admire the surroundings.
Steps lead down to the lower part of the garden
where you will find beds edged with stone,
a hint of the seaside
and signs of Spring bursting from every crevice. It will no doubt make for a wonderful open garden.
Linking up with #HDYGG at Mammasaurus.
Thank you to everyone that nominated me in the BiB awards, I’m thrilled to be on the shortlist for photography. You can vote for your faves here.
Oh my word…what an incredible looking garden. Would he like to invite me to stay?
Ahh beautiful, your dad will make lots of people happy in June. Mich x
A beautiful garden, I’m sure people will love it! Looks like he’s done a great job. I have that purple flower in my garden, although I can’t remember the name of it now I’ve seen it! 🙂
i think your dad and i would get along just based on the fact that we both have shells on string hanging from our trees!!! what are the odds? he has a lovely garden and it is immaculate!
An awesome garden and as always made nicer cuz your a good photographer!
When im picking my son up earlier sweet smell envelope me. I smelled that again when I saw your photo =)
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Awesome garden Grandad POD ! I keep seeing Open Garden signs about locally but have never ventured to one, seeing these photos might be the push I need to go to one. I love how it looks like there’s lots of exploring to do there too, I bet POD loves it! Love the springs on the steps.
Thanks you so much for sharing – and hats off to your dad, that’s a splendid garden 🙂
Congrats in the BiBs too xxx
What a stunning garden –
I absolutely LOVE the metal dragonfly too, and the way it catches the light.
Beautiful.
Must have been such an exciting garden for Pod to spend time in, and discover all of the treasures…
Emma 🙂
Now that’s a garden worth a visit! Just love the birdboxes and the hidden path. I think I would be a visitor that would need to be kicked out as the sun sets.
What a brilliant project it looks like a very rewarding project for some very hardworking gardeners! Lots of food for thought here, I like the suncatchers and Joss would love them too, the peeping hedgehog is a beaut! Well done on your BiBs nomination, hugely well deserved 😉 x
The secret path is wonderful! What a beautiful place to explore. I’ve got our yellow open garden book ready for action- I’m determined that we won’t miss it again this year!
What an amazing garden and I wush him well in June, I hope for beautiful weather and lots if visitors.
Such a beautiful garden – it must be a labour of love. I hope the sun shines for the open day!
How amazing he’s opening his garden to the public, and just look at it! I bet he’s really really proud of it… it’s stunning; I love all the attention to detail and the ornaments! X
Wow what a fabulous garden! It truly is a beautiful sight x #HDYGG
How beautiful, I want that Dragonfly! #HDYGG
Beautiful garden.
I hope he has lots of people to visit, I am sure they will love it
Your dad’s garden is really pretty. My neighbours garden looks like this! They have a whole collection of really different wind chimes that it like to admire.