We had recently read the book of history of Nymans Garden written by Shirley Nicholson, and have been inspired to come back there in autumn in 2011. Dense fog was spread through the ground and the misty horizon was appearing when we arrived at Pinetum on 19th November. As we walked down, we found a clump of bamboo shrubs, the wooden sculptures of panda, and winding boardwalk, which attraction had been added recently. All of the garden ornaments like fountains or lanterns were covered up by green clothes and just a few flowers and roses remained flowering. Many shrubs and trees’ foliage had turned gold, red, orange, and yellow and brownish leaves were falling on the ground. As planned, we entered the Wild Garden, opposite to the formal garden. We saw a number of crimson and
... read more
