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Friday, 22 July 2016

Castle gardens Arcen - kasteeltuinen Arcen


The castle of Arcen, in the background of this photo, was built in the 17th century by the dukes of Gelderland. The present castle was built on the remains of the former castle.
The castle in a state of decay and the grounds were sold to the Foundation The Limburg landscape and they turned it into a little paradise as you can see below.





Rosarium


Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint and soil and sky as canvas. Elizabeth Murry


Italian garden




How lovely is the silence of all growing things


There are four storks living here and soon there might be more :)


A wonderland of colours


Thailand fisherman house

Looks like a small terracotta army




Advise from a flamingo: 

Wade into life
Stand out in the crowd
spend time with your flock
find the right balance
show your true colour
Don't be afraid to get your feet wet
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Such beauty
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20 comments:

  1. Hilary Melton-ButcherFriday, July 22, 2016

    Hi Marja - stunning photos - and what a place ... I'd love to visit - so pleased they've retained it and rejuvinated it as a garden ... gorgeous ... cheers Hilary

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  2. AnonymousSaturday, July 23, 2016

    What a wonderful time you must have in your travels and to share them with all of us...I am grateful. Beautiful gardens and so inspiring to see some events of another time. Hope you and your family are well. :)

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  3. DUTASaturday, July 23, 2016

    I've heard of Aachen castle but not of Arcen castle. It's a pleasant surprise, definitely worth a visit. I like in particular, the fountain picture and the Thailand house picture. The flowers are awsome. The flamingo's advice is relevant to human beings too.

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  4. diane bSaturday, July 23, 2016

    What an amazing garden. Love your quotes too. Sounds like you are having a great time.

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  5. biebkriebelsMonday, July 25, 2016

    Prachtige tuinen.

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  6. Lady FiTuesday, July 26, 2016

    What gorgeous, leafy shots.

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  7. MarleenWednesday, July 27, 2016

    Prachtig aangelegde tuinen, zeker een bezoek waard!

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  8. Penelope PostcardsWednesday, July 27, 2016

    Lovely place! What unique and interesting fishermen homes … they remind me a bit of hobbit houses. :)

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  9. AnonymousWednesday, July 27, 2016

    This is a feast for the eyes! Beautiful, also the details of the flamingos, and so on!

    Many thanks for sharing this with SEASONS! If you like, you can link up another shot, but on the first line of the info you give comes your blog address:) - that way the others can see your photo. If you have any questions, email me at jeannette(dot)coevorden (1) (at) yahoo (dot) com! Have a great week!

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  10. Commander ZaiusWednesday, July 27, 2016

    Awesome pictures! There is a similar gardens on the coast of South Carolina called Brookgreen Gardens. I really need to head down that way and see them again.

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  11. SherrieThursday, July 28, 2016

    Hi,
    Beautiful and serene. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!

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  12. Your Invisible CrownSaturday, July 30, 2016

    Wat een kunstwerk die eerste foto! Aan de foto's te zien lijkt het er op alsof jullie een heerlijke, zonnige dag hebben uitgezocht voor het bezoekje aan de tuinen.

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  13. JulietSunday, July 31, 2016

    What gorgeous gardens! They also look very peaceful.

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  14. miruspegSunday, August 07, 2016

    Beautiful photos Marja.
    Did you compose:
    "Wade into life, Stand out in the crowd, spend time with your flock, find the right balance, show your true colour, Don't be afraid to get your feet wet."
    Wise words my friend.
    Big heart hugs
    Peggy

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    1. MarjaMonday, August 08, 2016

      oh no I didn't Author is unknown I will ad it quickly ;)

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  15. AnonymousSunday, August 28, 2016

    Love all of your photos and would love to visit a place like this. How fortunate you are. I have gotten to know so much of where you live I feel as though I have actually paid a visit. :)

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  16. AnonymousSaturday, September 10, 2016

    I absolutely love gardens and could visit them forever. These are lovely photos. Thank You!

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  17. AnonymousSunday, September 11, 2016

    Dear Marja, these photo's are just lovely what a beautiful garden Love the flamingos and Terricotta Army I am late as per usual here Marja.. Sending my love to you Hugs Sue xxx

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  18. VagabondeFriday, September 16, 2016

    I am behind reading blogs, as usual, but I went and read all the back posts I missed on your blog. You showed us many beautiful pictures of Holland. What an interesting trip you had. The castle at Arcen is a fantastic place to visit – thanks for taking us there. I also loved the statue of the baker boy on his bicycle – a great capture.

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  19. UnknownMonday, October 10, 2016

    The new site directory has finally launched. We plan on publishing an article about it on AsTheCrackerheadCrumbles in a day or two, but as an extra thank-you for giving us permission to display your header sight-unseen, you are receiving an early notice. Aside from the slideshow on the Home page and the All category, you can see your header under Daily Life, Photography, Travel and New Zealand. SiteHoundSniffs.com

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Thank you!!

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