Sunday, June 12, 2011

Kent


A little early in the season for strawberry picking


but we drive to Kent anyway and turn off a country lane.


Long rows of raspberry canes with some fruit ready already. The strawberries were few and far between.


But the farmhouse had a charming tile roof


and families arrived in the correct color car.


The views --far and 


near --were English indeed


 as were the not-very-fierce dogs guarding the crops.

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17 comments:

  1. AnnabellaJune 12, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    It`s Sunday and I`m still homesick Elizabeth. Lovely images of the garden of England. Aren`t they meant to be having a bumper crop of strawberries this year?

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  2. KJune 12, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    These are absolutely gorgeous photos. When I was younger, we used to go blackberry picking near our house. Your series of photos bring back some good memories.

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  3. Bella BheagJune 12, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I am looking forward to July when I can go berry picking for raspberries and strawberries to make my own jam - that is if they make it through the cold and wet weather conditions we have been experiencing for weeks on end!

    Would love some warm sunshine please but 100 degrees - no thanks!

    The English countryside is beautiful. Hope you are having a good time back home.

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  4. agujaJune 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    A perfect day out!

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  5. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Lovely photos!

    I've just been out and picked my very first strawberries of the year. I'm so pleased I'm going to put the picture on my blog!!

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  6. irinapicturesJune 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    They are so beautiful. You have great eye for composition. And greens.

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  7. angryparsnipJune 12, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    What a fabulous view from the Farm House and I love the sweet dogs.

    I would move right in if I could with my Scotties... They will fit right in.

    I am so loving being able o go along with you on this trip ! Although strange to see people in sweaters.
    We are 100 + here in Tucson.

    cheers, parsnip

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  8. Sunday TaylorJune 12, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    How beautiful these pictures are! We were in the Cotswolds last June for a garden tour and it was so gorgeous. A couple of years ago I went strawberry picking in Maine and it was very idyllic. Have a wonderful time in England.

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  9. ErylJune 12, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I miss Kent.

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  10. TitusJune 12, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    So do I!

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  11. BeeJune 12, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Black labs, primrose, tile roofs and all: English idyll.

    We've got lots of raspberries to pick, and a few soggy strawberries as well. As soon as the rain lets up!

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  12. NatalinezJune 13, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    What a wonderful post!
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    Love xx

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  13. MerisiJune 13, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    So very beautiful, Elizabeth!
    Enjoy your holiday,
    hugs,
    M.

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  14. Come Away With MeJune 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Aaaah, some lovely views of England to enjoy! What sweet dogs, playing footsies.

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  15. FrancesJune 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Elizabeth, I so love that last photo of the handsome pups, with those human feet in the background!

    Still, I wanted to let you know that as I walked my westward walk home from the subway this evening, our New York almost sunset sky was truly lovely.

    Put a colorful wash over the puffy clouds in your Kent sky and you would get the idea.

    xo

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  16. Argumentative essayJune 18, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Love this series of photos...I love the simplicity of the profound in your story and I LOVE the pictures. Thank you again for the reminder...

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  17. BarbaraJune 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    The raspberry crop is the best for decades apparently. Strawberries good too, not to mention the roses.

    Dry and warm at the right time and rain at the right time.

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