So here we are back with number ten in this series featuring our wanderings and discoveries as we walk around the pathways of our local National Trust property, Attingham Park. As intimated in my September “Walk in the Park” posting, Jude the Undergardener pushed me around in a wheelchair following my leg surgery so the photographs will be from an unusual viewpoint. But we did manage the walk to the walled garden and returned via the One Mile Walk.
We were surprised that autumn had not advanced as much as we had anticipated, with many trees still carrying their full contingent of leaves. The walled garden was still very colourful.
Fungi was still in evidence and fallen leaves looked less brightly coloured.
There were frequent signs of the destructive forces of the wind and the more controlled hand of the gardeners working on tree surgery tasks.
The gateway into the walled garden welcomed us into a colourful magical place.
We were really surprised and delighted to find this beautifully presented hand painted poster celebrating the wonder of the apples in the Attingham Park orchard.
Humour is an essential of a good garden but so often missing. Just look at what a gardener here has created to make the visitor smile.
We can complete our journey now by looking at the photos I took as we returned along the riverside path back to the stable block.
Next visit here will be in November – I have no idea if I will still be wheelchair bound by then or not. Fingers crossed!
