tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post1176805695450200500..comments2023-09-22T02:49:05.342-07:00Comments on Bay Area Tendrils: Elegant Symmetry - Lush Greenery ... Getty VillaBay Area Tendrilshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02559534912850380427noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-19478075288120551832009-12-19T19:50:04.431-08:002009-12-19T19:50:04.431-08:00What an absolutely lovely garden. It makes me wis...What an absolutely lovely garden. It makes me wish I could have lived in another era- filthy rich of course, and just while away the time in the herb garden and inner peristyle.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-71546659457917439122009-12-18T13:26:29.948-08:002009-12-18T13:26:29.948-08:00What a lovely tour round this garden - so elegant ...What a lovely tour round this garden - so elegant and orderly. And I'm hungry for sunny shots at this dark time of year in Scotland.<br />Interesting to read your comment about Forsythia not flourishing where you are. I guess it needs that chill factor.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-50947481703724634562009-12-18T12:09:21.560-08:002009-12-18T12:09:21.560-08:00oh why can't I have a garden like that? So bea...oh why can't I have a garden like that? So beautiful, thanks for showing me around (and BLUE sky - lovely)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475182740888543862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-15180393789515216182009-12-17T14:13:07.130-08:002009-12-17T14:13:07.130-08:00Perhaps Thomas like me enjoys a less formal garden...Perhaps Thomas like me enjoys a less formal garden, a riot of cottage garden plants perhaps or just his newspaper.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905137222286141548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-77640997135539117122009-12-16T20:49:32.069-08:002009-12-16T20:49:32.069-08:00Alice, you truly are blessed. I clearly need to ge...Alice, you truly are blessed. I clearly need to get out more... preferably, somewhere in Californ-eye-yay! Great pictures and narrative.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-5759311111069400412009-12-16T15:34:25.061-08:002009-12-16T15:34:25.061-08:00Sounds like the vote is split on whether to instal...Sounds like the vote is split on whether to install an ancient Roman Villa with formidable bronze statuary in the back yard... We could all afford to if we wished to have such a garden, right ;~))<br /><br />Thanks Noelle, Deb, Easy, and all, for dropping by, your comments are appreciated.<br /><br />Carol, I am glad to hear you enjoy the perspectives - deciding where and how to frame a photo isBay Area Tendrilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02559534912850380427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-64744178401469490172009-12-16T14:08:22.295-08:002009-12-16T14:08:22.295-08:00I like the first two photos but a bit too ornate t...I like the first two photos but a bit too ornate the rest of the gardens are for me. I think Getty used to own a modest manor house near here Sutton Place which I confess to never having visited the gardens but believe they were lovely.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905137222286141548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-17905021235983004042009-12-16T12:30:21.857-08:002009-12-16T12:30:21.857-08:00A very attractive garden - though I think the tile...A very attractive garden - though I think the tiles in the formal pool could have been a different colour - it looks more like a giant swimming pool (perhaps it was?). There is a very good balance between the formal planting and the hard landscaping. I have tried growing Cyperus papyrus but have never been able to keep it over the winter, even under cover.easygardenerhttp://greenforks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-4006853227386422852009-12-15T18:41:29.204-08:002009-12-15T18:41:29.204-08:00I like the Inner Peristyle garden with the reflect...I like the Inner Peristyle garden with the reflecting pool. Lucky you to get to visit. Lucky us that you share your photos!debsgardenhttp://debsgarden.squarespace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-606627595215534472009-12-15T17:41:22.584-08:002009-12-15T17:41:22.584-08:00What great photos, it is such a special place. I a...What great photos, it is such a special place. I am feeling guilty that I have not been to see the Getty villa since the remodel...I only live about 40 minutes away!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-9495718883546322332009-12-15T15:52:05.393-08:002009-12-15T15:52:05.393-08:00Great post on symmetry. The balance is so calming...Great post on symmetry. The balance is so calming. And I almost feel warm looking at your photos.Steviehttp://gardentherapy.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-90308569303733563692009-12-15T15:32:18.014-08:002009-12-15T15:32:18.014-08:00Hi Alice, I think I probably know the answer to th...Hi Alice, I think I probably know the answer to this question but are people allowed to wade in the formal pool? It looks so refreshing. Getty Villa looks like the setting for an epic romance novel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-60262019219271391462009-12-15T15:01:15.016-08:002009-12-15T15:01:15.016-08:00A 12 year undertaking? I couldn't undertake th...A 12 year undertaking? I couldn't undertake this in 12,000 years! Elegant is the perfect word for this. It really is stunning. I have to say that I also truly enjoyed the virtual sunshine. hehe. It's rainy and grey in my neck of the woods so that sunshine was an added bonus. Thank you for the pick me up!LeSanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939320676822416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-54828385227885890622009-12-15T14:43:56.613-08:002009-12-15T14:43:56.613-08:00Hello Alice,
It is obviously a very beautiful gar...Hello Alice,<br /><br />It is obviously a very beautiful garden to visit. I like the bronze statues that flank the pool, but my favorite is the bronze in the middle of the pool.Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2503383579285260292.post-36296400178712879402009-12-15T14:22:11.135-08:002009-12-15T14:22:11.135-08:00I love the papyrus and Stone Pine. About now I cou...I love the papyrus and Stone Pine. About now I could dive into the pool and float after swimming a few laps! As always your photos are lovely and presented with interesting perspectives.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.com