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Every day something fresh, something new:
camellias dripping with early morning rain,
wave upon wave of magnolia, perfect white to deep lilac,
first daffodils, crocuses under the trees,
Open spaces filled with flowers, smell of spring grass-mowing.
Secluded walks, hidden pond – one bright pink water lily.
Children playing in the bandstand, teenagers’ meeting place,
summer picnics on the grass,
fountain playing, small birds drinking.
Red sumac leaves caught and turned in the wind,
gossip on the corners.
A pair of gulls trampling the wet grass for worms,
early frost on leaves, frozen spiders’ webs.
At night, dark tree tunnels
Penny Young
Friends of Morrab Gardens MemberLike most of the houses in the centre of Penzance, my terraced house has a very small garden. It was, therefore, a real joy to discover Morrab Gardens with its wonderful collection of sub-tropical plants. And even better, to meet Joe the head gardener who was more than happy to let me loose with a spade and a wheelbarrow. My favourite time of year in the Gardens is the spring when the daffodils are in full bloom and the magnolia trees are truly magnificent. I love taking my dog for a walk in the early morning before many people are about. Because I wanted to become more involved I joined the Friends of Morrab Gardens and have made some really good friends and learnt some useful gardening skills along the way.
Rosie Hughes
Friends of Morrab Gardens ChairmanWalk around the gardens Had a walk around the gardens today whilst visiting Penzance very disappointed from pictures on the website I was expecting a colourful tropical garden but instead there were just a few palm trees and other tropical trees not many people in just a few locals walking their dogs it was clean and tidy not worth the walk to get their
mathews68708 Jun 2019Have a rest. These are rather lovely gardens with the added attraction of an art gallery. After looking around the Penzance town center it is rather nice going down to the park for a peaceful time whilst watching the wild birds. When refreshed you could walk around the sub tropical gardens and see plants and trees you would not normally expect to be there.
John H27 Apr 2016
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