What a pitiful winter we've had here in Atlanta. With temperatures consistently in the 60s, I've worn my winter coat all of two times this season. Is it any wonder that this never ending warm snap has turned my thoughts to the outdoors? I'm already contemplating what I will plant on my terrace this Spring, although no decisions have been made as of yet. I'm considering buying both some tomato and Mara des Bois strawberry plants. Will this planting scheme turn out to be a folly? More than likely, yes. But let's not dwell on that. Instead, let's turn our attention to a different kind of folly, one that is far more attractive than any tomato plant. Here, a few follies and gardens scattered around Europe.
Image above: The Nymphaeum at Château de Wideville, Seine et Oise; c. 1635-40.
The ornamental and utility gardens at Château de Villandry, Indre et Loire.
Bosquet de l'Encelade, c. 1675-77, sculpted by Gaspard Marsy. Located in the gardens of Versailles
The Grand Cascade at Caserta, Naples, in the gardens of the royal residence. The gardens date to 1752-80.
The Bath of the Doves at Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, in the gardens of the residence of Elector Palatine; c. 1753-80.
The Summerhouse in the gardens of the residence of the Bishop-Prince of Wurzburg, Veitschöchheim, Bavaria; c. 1763-91.
The Oriental summerhouse, also at Veitschöhheim, Bavaria. Designed in 1768 by Ferdinand Tietz.
All images from From Folly to Follies: Discovering the World of Gardening
Jennifer the first image takes my breath away, so lush and lovely!
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Karena
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All so beautiful!! I've worn my snow boots once and it was in October!!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS IMAGES! I love the European gardens... photos never do them justice! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful Wednesday
ReplyDeleteP.S. I haven't worn my winter coat once in ATL.
I've worn my coat twice, but it was overkill on my part. I practically burned up!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous historic inspiration for some truly stunning gardens. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAdore, yes Adore the folly. The pictures are divine. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
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S CA has had no winter, in the 80's today.
These are exquisite!!!! thank you for the winter gardens...
ReplyDeleteLove a folly, always have. Wonderful post, Jennifer! And way warm everywhere, it seems...
ReplyDeleteIt has been spring here in SC all winter, also. I am beginning to wonder what the summer will bring?? More air conditioning? Perhaps, we will have another cool summer. Keep praying. Thank you for a glimpse into Baroque Follies--gorgeous, yet the masses were near starvation.
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