We visited Jupiter Artlands, near Edinburgh, Scotland last week. I’ll no doubt be sharing more pictures, but for now, here’s one looking towards the stone dovecote in the Ballroom Garden for the weekly photo challenge: corner.
The planting is a lovely mix of contemporary and traditional style. The clumps of purple-blue flowers are hardy geraniums; honeysuckle winds around the metal railings of the balcony and pink roses are scattered naturalistically in the tall grass. Very romantic!
What a pretty place! 🙂
It must be wonderful for weddings.
Wow – thats a lovely place. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Mt pleasure. Thanks for commenting.
Great photos! Keep clicking!
I will!
Looking forward to the other pics after seeing these. 😊
Jupiter Artland is a sculpture garden – the other pics are quite different in style.
All the more reason to look forward to them. 😉
Just beautiful.
Thank you.
Those splashes of purple are gorgeous ..
The geraniums seemed at their peak – I wonder how long they are in flower.
I have very little experience with ballrooms, so I’m forced to ask why this is called a ballroom garden. Is it the flat area with the inlaid look in the middle? I had no idea that the geranium could be used to that effect — it’s wonderful. Thank you for the lovely setting in which to sip my morning coffee.
It’s just because it leads to the ballroom, a big room with a sensational ceiling, currently carpeted in popcorn, being made by a popcorn machine.
A popcorn carpet? Obviously I have a lot to learn about ballrooms.
It’s a sensory experience – the popcorn smells warm and inviting. You can play in it if you’re inclined – making a popcorn angel for example. I thought it was enough to get quite a lot of it wedged in the soles of my walking shoes.
I love Jupiter Artland, we have been a couple of times. The first time they were still building the ballroom but we visited it last year. I agree with your comment above – the ceiling is sensational.
You inspired me to go, for which I am very grateful!
Oh good – chuffed!
It’s a cool site (corner). I like it.
Thanks, Carlos.
What a great design. Interestingly we have a contractor in next week to put a similar “knot” type paving in our garden.
That sounds wonderful. They have a very striking Maltese Cross-style water feature too – you can barely make out a corner of it in the photo.
It looks so lovely! 😄
I’m glad you like it.
That looks very much my type of garden, the grasses and colourful perennials among box cubes, then the patterned slabs criss crossing the lawn.😀
It has a great atmosphere when you’re in among the grasses – peaceful, but exciting for anyone who likes gardens. The stone structures are a blessing too.
like everyone else, I’m blown away by this place – you said you have more pictures to show us – please do – smile
Thanks Julz.