Here we are back at Oakgate Garden and Nursery in April, where of course we started our visit in the tea shop for coffee, followed by a wander around the garden with camera in hand and lastly a look around the nursery. The nursery sells such good plants at irresistible prices. Rarely do we return home ‘plantless’!
We sat outside to enjoy our coffee even more and from there we get views into the garden. On that particular day it was the fresh foliage on the shrubs and small trees that drew our attention.
We continued to enjoy interesting foliage as we wandered along the narrow grass paths, and this included foliage of conifers, ferns and more shrubs. Fern foliage was just emerging unfurling its crosiers in such interesting and unique ways. The photo below this set shows how well the sun enhances foliage colours and textures.
Early flowering shrubs especially rhododendrons and azaleas added sparkle to every view.
It is always uplifting to see the early herbaceous perennials adding colour below trees and shrubs.
One aspect of spring gardens which gives double value for us is the flowering cherry, their flowers pink or white on the branches with the carpet of fallen petals covering the earth beneath.
As we passed under the metal archway out of the garden on our way to the nursery we were treated to views of this beautiful blue clematis.
What a cheerful April visit to Oakgate Garden and Nursery with so much to enjoy in the spring sunshine.
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One reply on “A Monthly Wander Around the Garden at Oakgate Garden and Nursery – April”
The fresh foliage – doesn’t it look lusher than ever after all of the rain we’ve had. Does it also contrast so boldly against the grey skies?