The last of my favourite photos from Cornwall all come from the Lost Gardens of Heligan, which make for a most wonderful and beautiful day out. These gardens really are a fairytale come true, acres of land that were designed several centuries ago but, having become overgrown, have only fairly recently been discovered and recovered. That means there is still acres to go - and everywhere photos of what the gardens looked like when the work started. I particularly loved the completely overgrown jungle that was the walled gardens... it was truly like walking into the book of The Secret Garden.
It took us all day to wander round, taking in meadows, forest, vegetable garden, jungle, lots of sunshine and many ideas for my dream garden. That isn't include my favourite part, the poultry orchard, and the amazing mud maiden - a giant sculpture of a woman coming out of the grass as if alive. A truly amazing place - I would go back tomorrow if I could.
