I found a mystery garden in Balfour! The sight of the gate from the footpath and towering old trees really piqued my curiosity. I’d love to know more about this property. See how there’s a pair of yew trees either side of what was a path? And the glimpse of a rusty roof beyond. The gate was on the opposite side of the road and a little further along from the St Albans Anglican Church of my post Anglican Puzzle. I wonder if at one time there was a Manse here? Photos taken 01 Jan 2022. Southland, New Zealand.
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I had to play around with ‘levels’ to try and get a bit more colour into my pics which had been taken at the brightest time of day. I’m not used to the function so my editing is practice i.e. clumsy.
Text and photos by Liz; Exploring Colour (2022)
Exploring Colour 
I hope your curiosity will be stilled by finding a way to get into the garden, Liz. Or at least find out more about it!
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Thanks Tanja! I’ll be alert for opportunities 😀
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Oh, very intriguing! And the trees are lovely.
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It’s really interesting to have the opportunity to view an old, really mature, garden!
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What an enticing find – it would make me very curious too. The trees are lovely. Someone must have planted that garden with great care and attention.
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Yes, I’m wondering if a ‘name’ designer was involved. It’d be so interesting to know!
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Or maybe a very experienced gardener – could be a story there!
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I I think those are the tallest yews I’ve ever seen, in the U.S. it’s almost always Japanese yews not English, and I don’t think they get that tall
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Ah I see! Interesting. Yews grow well down here. They’re often markers to look for to find old properties! A couple of yews, either side of the path near the gate 😀
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The variety of trees is especially pleasing. So many greens!
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I’d love to know more about the designer and who the owner was!
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