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...
Aloha! Is he waiting for a bird? Feed your cat Phillip!
ReplyDeleteOoooooooh! It's Chester! Hey Buddy!--Randy
ReplyDeleteHere, birdie, birdie, come have a drink;) Love the photo.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Very cute! He looks like he has very marmalade-type markings.
ReplyDeleteThey do like high places! gail
ReplyDeleteWe really need another cat.
ReplyDeleteCats always choose such unusual places to rest. He looks interested in something. Maybe a bird?
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it was a bird because just as I was signing off I thought I heard him call "here birdy come take a bath. I will wash your back for you."
ReplyDeleteI've got three cats. Harold, Hector and Horace.
ReplyDeletePerfect! LOL
ReplyDeleteCameron
Love it
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteCat bidet?
ReplyDeletePhillip~~ There is nothing like a cat to adorn a garden! In my opinion a garden isn't complete without a garden cat! Yours is a cutie pie. Give him a chin scratch from me.
ReplyDeleteI love his colorations along with his choice of thrones!
ReplyDeleteFrances
No words necessary! Red cats are the smartest.
ReplyDeleteHe's saying, "just let that hummingbird try and sneak past me again!"
ReplyDeleteFor those of us who find cats charming (and I do), that is one cute photo. The contrasting colors are also fab.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteWhat a great image! He looks like he is ready to pounce! Great blog!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to tell you I came here from Jan's blog. I'm glad she won the feeder. I see we know a lot of the same bloggers.
ReplyDeleteI love your kitty perched on the bird bath.