Plum Harvest

The growing of plums for ‘prunes’ is a very important part of the economy of this area. Although the drying of the plums now is done on an industrial scale you can still find well preserved examples of the older style of prune ovens.

Antique Glasshouse

We came across this wonderful glasshouse on our visit to Le Pouthet. So many have been allowed to fall into disrepair but this one has fortunately survived.

Jardin de Beauchamp

We have discovered a very good garden and nursery in nearby Lot et Garonne called the Jardin de Beauchamp. Loosely based on an oriental design it was a wonderfully peaceful way to spend an autumn afternoon.

Sardy

Yesterday was spent firstly wandering through the rose garden of Boissonna followed by an afternoon enjoying the delights of Sardy. With the recent rain the gardens are once more green and colourful.

Jardin d’Eyringnac

Another glorious sunny day. This time the garden tour visited Sarlat before heading off to spend the afternoon at the fabulous garden of Eyringnac.

Latour-Marliac

Our Garden Tour guests loved Latour-Marliac so much they spent most of the afternoon there and were very reluctant to have to leave. The water lilies looked beautiful.

A Gabarre Trip

Our guests are off on a trip down the Dordogne on a ‘Gabarre’ this afternoon. Gabarres were once the means of transporting wine to Bordeaux for export. It’s a wonderfully leisurely way to enjoy the Dodogne valleyand look up to see the troglodyte caves and chateaux along the route.

Buxus

We have arrived at the time of year when the buxus plant comes into its own. After a long dry summer the flower gaden is looking somewhat faded but the buxus still looks good. It gives shape and form to the garden and is also one of the plant species that do very well here. The photo is from the Jardin de Beauchamps.