Saturday, April 11, 2015

Gardens of Chatham and Kenmore





We visited Chatham and Kenmore a few weeks ago.  Go here to visit Chatham and to visit Kenmore here.

While we were there the gardens were not yet blooming.  We recently returned to photograph the gardens in their early spring bloom.  Chatham was still lovely, but Kenmore was past its prime.
Here are a few photos that I took on a cloudy rainy day.  I hope you will still enjoy them.

We walked around the gardens at Chatham.










We then crossed over the bridge to visit Kenmore.  Looking back at Chatham across the river.




Most of the early spring bulbs were past their prime at Kenmore.  Here are a few things still in bloom at the mansion garden.





This is such a lovely time of year.  Spring has definitely come to our city!













16 comments:

  1. So, so beautiful!! Isn't it such a delight to see these bursts of color and to know that spring has sprung? There is just something restorative about spring color and green! Thank you for sharing your photos of the gardens.

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    1. It is certainly good for the soul when the earth comes alive again, Cheryl! ♥

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  2. It's wonderful to see the spring gardens of both estates. Wonder why the difference between one and the other.

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    1. Vee, I'm not sure why Kenmore was in bloom earlier. I can only guess it's because the Kenmore garden is suken and would have a different micro climate. Chatham and Kenmore are only about a mile away from each other (as the crow flies) --so they would certainly have the same weather.♥

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    2. You'd know more about this than I do, but is there a connection between when flowers bloom and the cardinal direction of the flower beds? I know Kenmore and Chatham face each other, so they're facing at different points on the compass, and the flowerbeds might be getting differing amounts of sun because of it.

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    3. You know, Noel, you are probably on to something there. I was attributing it all to the sunken garden concept, but my goodness I think you are right on! Both gardens do point about to the north, but one is probably slightly to the northeast. Love, Mom

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  3. What a wonderful day this must have been! Everything is so pretty and the weather looks great.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Amalia, even though it has been a cloudy, rainy week, it was fun to go back and see the lovely gardens at Kenmore and Chatham! Have a great week! ♥

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  4. You took some very pretty pictures, Martha Ellen (the way you framed your shots) and see you are already using collages--it took me quite a while before I discovered where to make them.

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    1. Thank you, Cathy. I'm learning how to make photos look a little neater--Hopefully! Have a wonderful day! ♥

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  5. Oh, Martha Ellen! Thank you so much for sharing the Springtime gardens at Chatham and Kenmore. I would love to see them in person one day. So lovely!! It looks like you are two or three weeks ahead of us in Spring blooms. Today's post is so colorful ~ with your header photo and all of the great collages! What a delight! Have a great week ahead! ♡Dawn

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    1. Dawn, you have so much to look forward to! Knowing that spring is your favorite season, I'm excited for you. I'm so happy it's spring and just came in from working in my garden with cleaning up beds and top dressing with compost. It's a wonderful time of year! Enjoy your week! ♥

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  6. Hi Martha! Well ya did it again! :-D
    You shared more beautiful pictures from a lovely lovely place!!!
    Thank you I really enjoyed it!!
    Many Blessings, hugs, warmth and love, Linnie

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    1. Linnie, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm a lover of all gardens, big and small. Blessings to you! ♥

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  7. I do feel that I enjoy things as much in the rain as I do in bright sunshine, sometimes more so because the rain gives an alternative angle to the colours and contrasts. Fantastic displays of daffodils and narcissus, which for me are the flowers that give Spring its special qualities.
    ~~~Deb in Wales

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    1. Deb, I love how you look on the bright side of life! Thank you for your insights! ♥

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