The Hedge. by happypat

The Hedge.

I have always admired this hedge every time I go past it ! I think it is called an Espalier hedge but not sure.
I once saw the Irish gardener Diarmuid Gavin planting one in a garden he was designing for one of these make over shows. All the spring leaves are just coming out so it looks very pretty but I will show it again when the leaves are turning red.

Harry & I are away for the weekend so there will be no commenting until Monday night.
I think everything has conspired to keep us at home though, one of them being that we couldn't get out of the back door all night as the lock had broken ! It is being repaired as I write this so hopefully all will be well ! The first time we have left the animals for someone other than family to mind them.
Beautiful linear and awesome softness ... what a combination. Real art, Pat!
May 4th, 2012  
The house works very well smack bang in the middle. Love those hedges too, not your normal run of the mill type! Have a great weekend away Pat!
May 4th, 2012  
They are indeed, such a clever idea and beautiful hedges, lovely shot....have a happy weekend.
May 4th, 2012  
@karenann @shutterbugger @fannyb Thank you all very much !
May 4th, 2012  
Somebody really enjoys their gardening, the house looks as though it has a blindfold on, nice shot. Have a lovely weekend.
May 4th, 2012  
@cleanfreak That is clever Carole & you are so right !!!
May 4th, 2012  
Lovely photo - what a nice house too!
Have a nice w/e!
May 4th, 2012  
@shutterbugger Thank so much for the fave Jenn !!!!!
May 4th, 2012  
@sarah19 Thanks Sallie, I am ready too & will be nice to see all the family !
May 4th, 2012  
That's very cool - I like your frame as well. Is that cinema faded out? It works really nicely. Have a lovely w/end - are you going to a B&B?! The animals will be fine!!
May 4th, 2012  
Great shot Pat, nice lines and framing and the first time that I have seen such a hedge.
May 4th, 2012  
@judithg No we are staying at a rather nice looking hotel called The Collingwood Arms in Northumberland. All the family getting together for my Uncles 90th ! The photo is cinerama in Picmonkey , it has altered the colour of the greens rather & couldn't make my mind whether to post this or just the usual with slight boost. Rather nervous about the animals but they will have to get used to much longer at Christmas !
May 4th, 2012  
How interesting! I've never seen anything like it - and look forward to future pics of it. Hope you enjoy your weekend away.
May 4th, 2012  
Have a great weekend. Nice shot
May 4th, 2012  
eva
Great capture of a beautiful garden.
May 4th, 2012  
By the time you read this the weekend will be over Pat, so I hope you and Harry have had a great break.

I love the tones here
May 4th, 2012  
@phil_howcroft No still here Phil, don;t go until tomorrow !! Thanks for your comment !
May 4th, 2012  
I love these hedges too, I like the way you can see a glimpse of the house through the hedge, I suppose when the leaves are fully out, that view will be obscured! lovely shot.
May 4th, 2012  
This is nicely balanced here! Never seen an espaliered hedge... Mostly done with fruit trees! The Collingwood Arms, eh! Northumberland photos...here they come!
May 4th, 2012  
@happypat Oh it looks fabulous, this hotel! I am very envious. Lovely river nearby to photo the fishermen. Bedrooms have interesting names!
May 4th, 2012  
@maggiemae Yes I thought it looked a lovely place too am looking forward to it very much. My sister who I haven't seen since last October is there already & she says it's really cosy !!!!
May 4th, 2012  
Lovely composition on this one!
May 4th, 2012  
I love hedges.. nicely done.. hope you have a great weekend..
May 5th, 2012  
It has a great look to it. You guys have a great weekend
May 5th, 2012  
This is really lovely
May 5th, 2012  
Jen
Lovely hedge, have a nice break..
May 5th, 2012  
That really is a special and fantastic hedge. Love how some people take so much care of their homes and garden. Wish people here are half as conscientious!
May 5th, 2012  
this is such a charming image.
May 5th, 2012  
A lovely picture, I hope you enjoy your weekend Pat
May 5th, 2012  
Neat capture! Very interesting hedge.
May 7th, 2012  
beautiful!
May 9th, 2012  
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