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...
I'm so glad to see you've started a blog! I really enjoyed touring your garden and now I'm looking forward to being able to see it here in other seasons too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rurality, I enjoy your blog too. I visit it every day!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is absolutely wonderful! I was just introduced to it via Pam over at Digging, and I'm so glad I found you! I'll definitely be back :-)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the gardening blog world, and I love the chandelier and the purple wall is wonderful! I love yard art.
ReplyDeletevery cool idea. it may not have turned out as well as you wanted, but it made for a great photo.
ReplyDeleteLike stumbling onto a buried treasure chest. Your blog is a real treat, and I love the chandelier, both concept and execution. Keep up the grand work, please!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments. I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteI love the chandelier! It's great to see quirky things in the garden and they always attract my attention on garden tours. And your purple wall! Wish I'd been on that tour. Very nice blog!
ReplyDeleteThis garden provokes to see us to go and enjoy the nature
ReplyDeleteSunil
Cash Online Get Easy cash at your door step