The conservatories are only a small part of the whole Longwood Garden Experience. There are loads of outdoor gardens as well.
This massive fountain garden is directly across and down from the conservatories. Longwood has weekend summertime fireworks and fountains shows, and I assume that they must happen here.
Walking down alongside the large fountain garden. I'm a shade-walker, and will gladly walk extra in order to remain in the shade.
Peering out at the sunny fountains.
A bell tower, with a carillon (bells). It plays every so often throughout the day, and occasionally carillonneurs will come and give concerts.
Up the stairs to the bells, looking down.
Rose garden. Where my camera decided to die (batteries), and I kept commandeering Mum's.
Topiaries.
Me and Auntie Rita.
Out towards the Italian water gardens. There are very interesting light-installations that an artist has put in, as part of a summertime installation, all within this area. Unfortunately, it was not dark when we were there, and the installation was not finished. But it should be really cool when it's up.
For instance, those 'lily pads' are actually giant reflectors floating on the pond.
I really like these. Blue poppies or whatever they are.
Tree house self-portrait! I want to live in a tree house always!
The Italian water gardens are sunken, and access is limited. Understandably, since all of the fountains are timed and you don't want children (or others) running in them and wreaking everything.
From another angle.
