Through the Garden Gate
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.”
~May Sarton
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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I really like the very first picture. I wonder where the path leads to beyond the garden gate …
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Thank you. I loved the wrought iron gate. The path leads to the most beautiful and fragrant of places with lovely vistas of the English countryside. 😊
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Beautiful set of photos. 🙂
The mansion, the gates, and garden reminds me of those shown in Miss Marple and Poirot TV series.
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Many thanks. I’m so glad you enjoyed the pictures. 🌻
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Beautiful photos in a great area of that country…:)
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Thanks so much, George. We had a perfect day for visiting the gardens. I so enjoyed it! 🌸
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Beautiful pictures!!
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Thank you, Melody. Y’all would love it! 😊
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So many beautiful flowers and colours, I wouldn’t know where to look first! 🙂
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It was a spectacular garden, and we were lucky to have a sunny day to enjoy it. I think Kiftsgate Court Garden may be my favorite. It was such a beautiful and serene place, plus they had a cafe with the BEST homemade Victoria Sandwich cake…which I did not share with Farmguy. 😉
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HaHA! I don’t blame you for not sharing your cake, I wouldn’t have done either! 🙂
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Yeah, it’s WAY too good to share! 😬
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Beautiful photos and oh the flowers are just wonderful!! 😄
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Thank you, Garfield. The gardens were so lovely! 😊
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So pretty 🙂
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I never tire of walking through these gardens. It’s always such a peaceful and enjoyable experience. Thanks, Joey. 😊
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Great photos Tonya! Xxx
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Thanks very much, Ritu! 😊 xo
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As soon as I saw the top picture I knew it was England and I knew it was The Cotswolds. Such quiet beauty.
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We love it. 💛
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This makes me very happy because I come from very near on the South-Western edge of the Cotswolds 🙂
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I’m really glad you enjoyed the post. The Cotswolds is such a special place…as you know. 😊
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A jewel indeed 🙂
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They have such stunning gardens in England. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photographs of them Tonya!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the photos, Kathryn!Thank you. 😊
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Everything is so beautiful. I am tempted to visit now. Thank you for your hard work
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That’s very kind. It was my pleasure to share this beautiful garden and picturesque scenery. 😊
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Oh what a glorious garden you’ve shared with us…it was a delightful experience to enjoy.
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Welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you. 😊
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It is lovely, thank you.
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BEAUTIFUL PICTURES
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Thank you so much! 😊
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Welcome
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I have been there too, more then 20 years ago. I love the Cotswolds,…all very cool lovely photos, dear Tonya! It reminds me of lovely holidays with my parents,….’😀😀
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It’s such a charming place. It sounds like you have wonderful memories of your time there. Thank you. 😊
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If only I could sit in that little blue chair for one morning and one evening… This looks like heaven.
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It was a very lovely and peaceful place. Thank you, Prajakta.
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This collection could be compiled into a book or made into two years of calendars, Tonya! Such beautiful gardens, plants, flowers and walkways! ❤
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Wow! That’s so nice of you to say, Robin! Thank you. 🙂
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Many people feel this way about how well you capture photos of nature and more! You are very welcome, Tonya. I call them like I see them. hugs!
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What lovely photos, Tonya!
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Thanks so much. 😊
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