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Monday, 8 January 2018

A Garden In January

The garden in question is the Cambridge University Botanic Garden, which looks pretty fine throughout the year. Two years ago I set myself the task of visiting the Garden each month, but before long real life got in the way of the project, so it was never completed. Now I'm not saying I'll be any more successful in 2018, but here are some photos from January - no theme, just what happened to catch my eye as I wandered around.




















After the mud and the mistiness of my recent walks it was nice to be treading gravel paths in the winter sunshine, even if the wind chill gave a "feels like" temperature of minus 2 C.

Take care.




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21 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhoto8 January 2018 at 14:37

    Beautiful series of images John, lovely reflections and shadows. Doesn't look like winter at all ☺

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  2. Anonymous8 January 2018 at 15:53

    Beautiful photos. So wonderful to see all that color there in the midst of winter.

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  3. The Weaver of Grass8 January 2018 at 15:55

    John these photographs are an absolute delight - I do hope your new year resolution holds throughout the year.

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  4. Christine8 January 2018 at 16:40

    This would definitely be an oasis to visit amidst life's hustle & bustle!

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  5. Marie Smith8 January 2018 at 18:17

    It looks lush and green there is places, John! Such a beautiful area in January.

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  6. Marleen8 January 2018 at 18:24

    Amazing how colourful it is, lovely!

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  7. Simon Douglas Thompson8 January 2018 at 19:56

    Plenty of welcome colour there!

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  8. Louise8 January 2018 at 20:07

    This would make a fantastic monthly series if you could do it this year! I love the photo of the willow and reflection, it looks like a really interesting garden.

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  9. Lowcarb team member8 January 2018 at 20:45

    So lovely to see such gorgeous colour on what has been a very grey day in my part of the UK today.

    All the best Jan

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  10. Rose8 January 2018 at 22:09

    I could sure use a visit to a place like this...it is a beautiful place, even at this time of year.

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  11. Jenny8 January 2018 at 22:19

    Beautiful rich colours and such a bright blue sky. Quite a contrast to our snowy landscape.

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  12. Bill8 January 2018 at 22:21

    That is a lovely place, John. I love those reflections and the splashes of colour along the way. Very pretty for January.

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  13. Barb9 January 2018 at 00:27

    Still some bright colors in that winter garden. I love the shadow photos, too.

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  14. Jack9 January 2018 at 02:17

    It is a very nice collection of images, John. If you ever get the urge to go across the pond, be sure to visit the High Line in New York City. It is an abandoned rail line which has been turned into spectacular gardens (mostly naturalistic) along the abandoned tracks high above the city.

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  15. The Furry Gnome9 January 2018 at 02:36

    Looks lovely, and a good selection of shots. I still can't believe you can walk around a garden like that without snow - in January!

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  16. merlecolibri 9 January 2018 at 07:35

    un beau jardin botanique * superbe idée de le visiter plus souvent !

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  17. it's me9 January 2018 at 21:09

    So much joy and color in the depth of winter. It makes the heart sing!

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  18. Cynthia10 January 2018 at 20:52

    There is a lot of color left in that winter garden. The photo with the reflection of the tree is my favorite.

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  19. Polly11 January 2018 at 23:16

    I wish my garden looked half as good in January. Your beautiful photos have made me re-think my opinion of dreary January.

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  20. Lady Fi12 January 2018 at 04:25

    Beautiful shots of the gardens!

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  21. Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!14 January 2018 at 14:13

    Your photographs are wonderful. They don't need words! I'm following your blog now.

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