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Gardens open to the Public => Good gardens to visit (UK) => Topic started by: trishs on March 09, 2013, 06:10:52 PM

Title: Herm Island
Post by: trishs on March 09, 2013, 06:10:52 PM

As mentioned on the Sark post, Herm Island is famous for its gardens and natural flora too, and were winners of the RHS Britain in Bloom Gold Award in 2002, 2008 and 2012 .  I hope to post a few pics taken last September but here's a link to be going on with:
http://herm.com/activities/herm-garden-tours/default.aspx

Title: Re: Herm Island
Post by: NightHawk on March 10, 2013, 08:25:46 AM

You've found a gem of a place to visit there Trish.

Looking forward to seeing your piccies  :)

Title: Re: Herm Island
Post by: trishs on March 12, 2013, 12:41:58 AM

Herm island is currently covered in snow!  The White House Hotel below will be completely white !
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120767_zpse1ec2a62.jpg)
we had lovely weather last September
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120763_zps995bf04e.jpg)
we were able to watch the Air Show over Guernsey from this lovely location
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120762_zpsb983dc1a.jpg)
this is a path through part of the hotel's garden
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8110759_zpsda68d9eb.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8110749_zpsf417f401.jpg)

Title: Re: Herm Island
Post by: trishs on March 12, 2013, 12:49:17 AM

There were many plants growing wild which I didn't know the names of;  I especially liked these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8110754_zps3cb0615f.jpg)
It was nearing the end of the season so many plants had gone to seed.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8110758_zps02ae0630.jpg)
There were lots of unusual plants growing in the walls.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8110751_zps7954b18d.jpg)
And the lichen was amazing!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120786_zpsa61d64f2.jpg)

Title: Re: Herm Island
Post by: trishs on March 12, 2013, 01:00:13 AM

Despite being very limited in my walking ability I managed to travel safely at my own speed along flat paths by stopping to sit and  rest on the large stones left at intervals along the way.  I haven't included these pics as I don't think you want pics of me, only the flora ;)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120785_zps9dc5b465.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120788_zps0208b3dd.jpg)

There is a neolithic burial site on the island.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120796_zps1de9dfc9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120798_zps9be0b964.jpg)

Eventually we reached one of the many beaches;  this one has level access so I was able to go for a paddle :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120800_zps7b047b9d.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/bitbat/Herm%20island/P8120801_zps116465fa.jpg)

Title: Re: Herm Island
Post by: trishs on March 12, 2013, 01:26:31 PM

And so the current bad weather continues to affect Herm.... latest news:

"It's another day of snow and high winds on Herm! We currently have no active telephone lines or internet connection, and there are no boats on or off the island unfortunately. Our team in Guernsey will be answering any questions on Facebook and Twitter if you need any information. Find us on Twitter: @hermisland
Stay safe!"

It'll be interesting to see the photographs when they're properly back online :)