Ashington Manor Farm (Yeovil)
After a two-night stay at The Swan Hotel in Wells , we departed for Exeter. Along the way, our first stop was Ashington Manor Farm, the home of the husband and wife garden designers Julian and Isabel Bannerman. Roses are a specialty of the Bannerman's, but sadly, we were too early to see any. That disappointment was curtailed by touring their magnificent farmhouse, which we were invited to roam around at leisure. And Julian Bannerman, who did most all the talking, was a very entertaining man. Gathering at the front door - We actually entered at the side of the house, right off the patio, which led to this room, where the Bannerman's greeted us. The massive table was filled with books they had written as well as magazine articles about their gardens. As we were listening to Julian's speech, I happened to notice Isabel Bannerman's book "Husbandry" on the table and immediately recognized it as a book I have at home but have not gotten to yet. At the time, I ha...
Great vine, Phillip! I'm always looking for plants for the hummingbirds and may try this as an annual next year as it wouldn't be hardy here in zone 5.
ReplyDeletelooking at the blooms that close they look like fish. i know i see everything different than the rest of the world! Hope all is well with you and yours!
ReplyDeleteLostRoses, it is hardy here and that is great.
ReplyDeleteCarol, they do look like fishes!
One I've often thought about picking up, glad to hear it is well behaved.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this vine before. I bet it is a Southern vine. It is pretty.
ReplyDeleteI need to give that a try next summer. I don't think I've ever seen it around here. Did you start it fram seed or buy it as a plant?
ReplyDeleteCasa, it was a plant given to me. I don't know if it is easily grown from seed.
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