In the town where I live there is a garden.  At 2.2 hectares in the middle of town, it is a small but wonderfully prolific botanical garden. The different sections and the paths are cleverly designed to give the impression of a much bigger place.

When I was little this was my way to school.  I don’t remember that many cars parked there, if any, but the hedge on the right looked exactly like it does today.  It was old then, so it is at least 80 years old, possibly close to 200 years old now.  What lay beyond – this wonderful gem of a garden – was closed to the public.

Since 1983, after the private enclosure was turned into a foundation, the garden became open to the public.  There is no entrance fee and the sights are wonderful at any time of the year.

For Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge.

For more photos of paths, streets, roads, alleys click here.

For more information on the Hermannshof garden, click here.