Mount Usher - Portrait of a Garden
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This world famous Garden on the east Coast of Ireland was created 130 years ago by Edward Walpole and his sons Thomas, George, and Edward. They sought advice from the great horticulturists of the time and imported many plants from around the world. They also designed the beautiful suspension bridges and weirs on the Vartry river.
The present owner Mrs.Madelaine Jay has added considerably to this magical twenty-two acre garden which is currently managed by Avoca Hand Weavers.
In mid October of 1981 Madelaine Jay very kindly allowed me into Mount Usher Gardens when they were closed to the public.
I was captivated by various red orange and yellow leaves on shrubs and trees not native to Ireland. These vivid colours reflect gloriously in the river, and are replaced in the spring by a different set of reflections.
There are many trees and the continuously changing light plays a major roll. In addition both nature itself and our fickle climate make it impossible to ever repeat an image here.
01346 An Island Path97 prints available 12X18 inches |
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01491 Typhia Latifolia in the pond96 prints available 18X12 inches |
01492 Childhood Memories97 prints available 18X12 inches |
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01495 View from the Lower Suspension Bridge97 prints available 18X12 inches |
01560 The Maple Walk - Autumn94 prints available 16X15 inches |
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