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Veddw House Garden (Wales)

After departing Highfield Farm Garden , we had lunch at a charming little farm restaurant (I can't remember the name). It was nice, however, I made a mistake when I chose my meal selection earlier by email. I selected salmon but didn't look closely enough at the menu to see that it was actually salmon in a pasta dish, which I tend to avoid (pasta, that is). Completely my fault.  We then headed to Veddw House Garden . Before I get to this amazing garden, I want to ask the question - "When you plan to visit a garden, do you like to read about it first, or do you want it all to be a complete surprise?" I fall into the former camp, as I like to know the history and everything about it. (I did decide to stop watching YouTube videos on the gardens, though, because I was afraid that would spoil the experience). That said, I spent too much time reading about Hidcote prior to the trip and not enough about the other gardens. I knew I had seen photos of the  Veddw  hedges but I ...
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Entering the Blogosphere

So why I am starting a blog? I barely have time to maintain my garden, read the ever increasing stack of books on my bedside table or watch all the dvds that are arriving from Netflix. For the past ten years, I've maintained a gardening website and I keep hearing from readers who say they would like to see more frequent updates. Perhaps by blogging, I can share more about my garden on a more steady basis (but don't hold me to to this!). I do think I can post photos and experiences that I might not have a place for on the website. Who knows how this will turn out or if it will be a worthwhile experience. I'm willing to give it a try!
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  1. The Redneck RosarianJuly 20, 2007 at 7:18 PM

    Great Website! Beautiful Roses! Keep up the good work!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 21, 2007 at 6:51 AM

    Dirt Therapy,
    I can see your writing expertise is going to come through perfectly to complement your web site involving gardening and plants (Dirt Therapy). This forum is certainly going to be an encouragement to many. Thanks for your hard work and commitment in the past and for the many years toward the future. DW

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  3. Phillip OliverJuly 24, 2007 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks for your comments!

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  4. CatherineAugust 11, 2007 at 7:03 PM

    Enjoyed my first visit to your site...lovely photo's...and I can see how the Dichondra silver FALLS~ got it's name...beautiful!!

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