Oxburgh Gardens

The gardens at Oxburgh are not extensive, but they are very well done, and we had another great garden tour before venturing into the hall.

Best border we've seen in a while

Ancients in the fields beyond the walls

Trimming the verge, the old-fashioned way

We love artichokes, in whatever form, and have seen them growing in fields
from near Monterey to all over Italy...but have never seen them bloom...

Till now

Strawberry tree

Forgot the name of this one, but, when ready, the pods explode, scattering seeds
all over; can be quite a surprise if sitting underneath

In the kitchen garden; the original builder of Oxburgh put up a tower on the
outer wall whenever a new heir was born

Hydrangea...not the "mop-head" variety, our guide said

In the orchard; note towers

Esplanaded pears

And finally small formal garden...