A destroyed Russian tank is seen in a backyard garden of a local resident in the village of Velyka Dymerka, Kyiv region, #Ukraine, July 22, 2022. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
The Shintō shrine Jōnangū (城南宮) in Kyōto, was a palace of Emperors from the beginning of the #Heian Period in 794. It has #gardens from different periods since then, and a patch of pink and white #plum blossoms around a big stone lantern is a most stunning sight to behold. Several years ago the head priest showed me around and explained the history in Japanese. Jōnangū is not well known to tourists, but it draws many reverent Japanese.
The third photo is of a teahouse and a reddish variety of plum blossoms. The last photo shows what my American friend whom I guided got: a seal written in #calligraphy by the shrine maiden (o-miko-san). Jōnangū is written down the center, with yesterday's date down the left side. The right side is what the shrine especially offers: houyoke - a #prayer to avoid obstacles or worries, such as with one's family. There is a great demand for such #blessings nowadays.
I guess - although in this day and age with Google/Apple maps, it seems like it shouldn’t be an issue really, as long as the recipient has said the full street name in the first place.
Maybe it’s just a geographic thing, but it’s pretty common round my way to have this sort of thing. For example I live in ********* Terrace, but there’s also ********* Avenue, ********* Drive and ********* Grove, and the overall neighbourhood is known as *********.
And then nearby there’s the ######## neighbourhood with ######## Drive, ######## Road, ######## Terrace, ######## Loan, ########Gardens, ######## Crescent, ######## Place, ######## Park and ######## Avenue! :-)
I bought a membership (required in order to visit) to The Newt in Somerset when I visited last Spring. It was such a great time exploring the beautiful gardens and The Story of Gardening exhibit! Sadly there wasn't enough time for the Roman Villa Experience...
Anyway, I learned today that the membership comes with a guest day pass (can be used if the member isn't present). DM me if anyone would like to use it. 🌱
"April Morning At The Palace" … A walk through beautiful Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, wouldn't be complete without a visit to the magnificent formal gardens at the rear of the Governor's Palace. Digitally hand painted in #CorelPainter from a photo taken by my son, Rich Bryan.
My seed trials for 2024 from Suttons - here are the varieties and prices in more detail. I couldn't help but post the picture of George as he played ball for once!
Love this idea that I spotted in the walled garden at Wakehurst in Sussex. A teepee of hazel stuffed with the dead top growth of the surrounding herbaceous plants. This allows the gardeners to tidy up in late autumn but still provides habitat for creatures.
A great solution for tidy minded gardeners. #gardens #gardening #spacefornature
"My house is on Fallingbrook!" (lemmy.ca)
I just hope the house numbers aren’t similar!