once inside

Along with other gardens usually open but closed for lockdown, Hilliers Arboretum re-opened this week: strict social distancing measures in place, new separate entry and exit system, timed and pre-booked entry and no refreshments offered.

orange poppies
allium seedhead with bokeh purple lupins
orchid, maybe a bee orchid
butterfly and lavender



https://flic.kr/p/2jaNHBe

[Anne]

So much of life is still inaccessible to us right now - thank goodness that nature carries on regardless, this is a beautiful and uplifting group of photos Hazel, thank you x

[Margo]

All so very pretty

[Peter]

What a beautiful collage full of wonderful colour and clarity Hazel, so nice to get out and about and not being restricted to your home and garden:)

[Hazel]

@pcoulson

Peter, yes, although we have a lovely garden here at home, the visit to Hilliers just seemed wonderful and it was totally peaceful, hardly saw anyone else.

[Babs]

Beautiful collage, even the butterfly is colour coordinated.

[Merrelyn]

Lovely images Hazel.

[Joanne Diochon]

Lovely collage of purple and orange.

[Casablanca]

How lovely to have been somewhere different and so beautiful.

[Penelope Ann]

Lovely collection of colours. We are quickly adapting to the new normal.

[gloria jones]

Outstanding collage, colors, presentation

[Bep]

Lovely images.

[Pat Knowles]

Just opened in time to see all this...lovely collage!

[Carole Sandford]

Beautiful collage!

[Walks @ 7]

Gardens need visitors. The rules will help all appreciate the blooms more.

[Milanie]

I bet it was wonderful to get out to enjoy this - I have no problem with social distancing!