#englishborder

I always consider a well designed border a piece of art! This one I find particular fascinating with its daring color and texture combinations. It is like a modern painting. The photo was taken a long time ago in a private garden in England which, if I recall correctly, belonged to a well known painter. Clearly a master in the garden as well! Changing the subject, I have to say that I felt pretty tired yesterday, so today I intend to only do things that I would like to and definitely not too much of anything. I am in the mood for baking a cake, though. What are you up to today? #organicgardendreams #border #englishborder #englishgardenborder #gardenborder #garden #gardening #privategarden #englishgarden #gardendesign #flowerborders #plantcombinations #interestingplantcombinations #gardensofinstagram #gardensgreatorsmall #fascinatinggarden #daringcolorcombo #moderngarden #moderngardendesign #unusualgarden (at England) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO7wvtQgR6o/?igshid=1njahe547fd96

Day 15 Outpost #inktober2020 English/ Scottish Border. . . . . . . . #outpost #inktober #penandink #inksketch #inkdrawing #englishborder #borderstone https://www.instagram.com/p/CGXiq5SnQRc/?igshid=1lr8j751yosm1

The plant combination in this border caught my eye when scrolling through older photos. I can’t help but thinking that it showcases the perfect layering of purple flowering plants. I love the darker purple salvia in the foreground, the globular purple alliums in the center and the airy and wispy light purple verbena bonariensis in the background. I feel very tempted to repeat this plant combo in my own garden, but, since I can’t grow alliums, to substitute them with lavender or purple flowering roses. What do you think? Does this planting scheme appeal to you as well? Have you also gotten inspiration for plant combinations from other gardens? And if so, what combinations have you fallen in love with? Please do share so that we all can inspire each other. After all it is spring! Wishing everyone a peaceful Sunday, with maybe a bit of gardening scattered in, if your climate allows! P.S. My photo was taken at Regent’s Park in London many years ago. . . . #plantcombinations #plantcombination #salvia #salvias #allium #alliums #verbenabonariensis #border #floweringborder #purple #purpleplants #purplefloweringplants #regentspark #london #englishborder #englishborders #gardening #publicparks #garden #gardens #organicgardendreams (at Regent's Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvZM-hSFYHI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ziyepbxy3yil

For me nothing beats a well layered English border like this one. A soft pink floriferous rose, lush green ferns, and lavender in the foreground are all that it is needed to make me happy! What does make your heart sing when it comes to gardening? I took this photo many years ago in England, but I have to apologize, I don’t know where it was exactly anymore. #border #englishborder #layering #pinkrose #softpinkrose #ferns #lavender #organicgardendreams #england #gardening #gardendesign #garden #gardens (at England) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmyMhqDlkUG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u01sjcl618rs

Sorry for my absence here on Instagram. Somehow I have fallen off the Instagram wagon. I was just not feeling it and I hate posting just to post, so I don’t! But today I felt inspired by another border shot that I took in England and found in my archives recently. I love that these borders are basically composed of just three colors: Purple, yellow, and various shades of green and yet, they look so interesting and beautiful. I gather, it is the various textures, height of the plants and of course that gorgeous black iron gate that make this garden area work. What do you think? Like it? Not so much? On another note, only three days until we hopefully head off to England. I haven’t started the actual packing, yet, but I hope to begin today. I have been thinking of what I need and made sure I stocked up on the usual things like toiletries, washed what I intend to take with me etc., though. Although, judging by previous experiences, it always gets a bit stressful for me at the end, but that seems to be the faith of a late packer. Even though I have to admit that I hate that, I don’t seem to be able to change my ways. Maybe this time? Are you a late packer as well or are you prepared in advance for a trip and close your suitcases three days ahead of the travel date? Whatever your travel preparations look like, I am wishing you a wonderful rest of the day. #organicgardendreams #border #borders #englishborder #englishborders #englishgardens #englishgarden #cottagegarden #countrygarden #englishcountrygarden #cottagegardenstyle #england #anglophile #fortheloveofenglishgardens #gardentravel #gardendesign #gardendesigninspo #gardeninspiration #gardening #garden #gardens #gardensofinsta #gardensofinstagram #focalpoint #gardenfocalpoint #longaxis (at England) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfUL817ORp_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=