Way back in 2015 – yes that really is ten years ago – I decided to post photos of the numerous benches sitting in my folders. It seemed that I was not alone and suddenly it turned into the Bench Challenge where I set a particular criterion each month and people joined in posting their bench photos. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of wonderful bloggers through it.
This year I am returning to mark the occasion by posting a bench photo every Sunday. There will not be any particular theme set this year so it’s not really much of a challenge, but if there is anyone out there who still has a bucketful of bench photos and would like to join me, then please do so by adding a link in the comments or a link to my post in yours (a pingback) and I will happily pop along to admire.
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A nice sunny spot to enjoy the view? xx
Oh, yes. And a lovely view – see my reply to Brian.
Another lovely garden classic from you. I’m back again with a slightly wilder offering.
Very much a classic bench. I like it.
Such a beautiful corner for a bench.
A very nice cosy corner with those flowers around it and a gorgeous view too over the rest of the garden.
A charming spot. Is there a view?
Of course. Over the Jekyll designed garden. Hestercombe on the flower blog. https://wp.me/p3jVw4-3rT
That is so lovely. I like the orangery and the hemispherical dipping pools. I wonder how come I missed this one or maybe I’m not following this blog 🤔
Well that blog was retired a few years ago. But it’s a good resource for gardens and plants.
This looks like a good place to get some solitude.
Yes. Quite a private spot. Tucked in amongst the flowers.
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Delightful!
I thought so.
Looks like a quiet and restful spot!
Yes, very much tucked away in the corner.