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Coleton Fishacre - Inside the House

Coleton Fishacre has been described as "the perfect combination of the simple architecture and high standards of craftmanship of the nineteenth century Arts and Crafts movement with the modernity of the Jazz Age." I was told that there are not that many Art Deco style houses in the UK and this is one of the few private residences that are open to the public. Among the furnishings are Lalique wall lights, an eighteenth century Venetian chandelier and a carpet designed by Marion Dorn. Most of the furniture was designed by the architect of the house, Oswald Milne.   After Rowland and Freda Smith bought the house in 1949, they did not make many changes and the furnishings that they didn't use were stored. After the National Trust took over the property, they meticulously recreated the furnishings based on photographs that had appeared in Country Life magazine.   The library, pictured above and below, features a celebrated wind-dial map that was created by noted mapmaker Georg...
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Gardens of the Shoals

Tonight I will be doing a presentation to the Shoals Wildflower Society about local gardens that I have written about in Alabama Gardener magazine. This will mainly be a slide show of photos I've taken. Here is a sample:

Margie Anderton's beautiful wildflower paradise in Killen, Alabama (the article is in the current edition)



Leon Perry's azalea wonderland in Muscle Shoals



Dee Hubbert's garden here in Florence (this article hasn't been published yet)



and Charles Moore's magnificent waterfall garden (also in Florence)



There are other gardens as well. Their meetings are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Florence and their is tons of food and usually door prizes. Wish me luck!
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  1. CarolSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Lucky! Lucky! Shoals Wildflower Society members! What gorgeous gardens! Your photos are beautiful Phillip... I particularly love the first two gardens. I am happy to wish you luck ... but I do not believe you need it. I am certain they will all be delighted!

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  2. FrancesSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    Here's a giant good luck wish and a big hug too! I wish I could see your slide show and hear the talk. Those gardens are amazing, but the azalea wonderland really caught my azalea fairy attention! BTW, I bought that cast iron half urn, just because you said I needed it! I am too easy! :-)
    Frances

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  3. Roses and LilacsSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    Wonderful photos Phillip. Love the rustic log arbor. Wish I lived closer, would love to see your presentation.
    Marnie

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  4. Tatyana@MySecretGardenSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Good luck Phillip! I wish I could be there! I love the pictures. The wooden arbor is stunning!
    PS. I hope you received foxglove and poppy seeds!

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  5. How It GrowsSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Break a leg!

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  6. GailSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Phillip... These gardens are dream gardens and you've captured them so beautifully. I know that you will do your usual wonderful best! Wish we could be there! gail

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  7. Sweet Home and Garden CarolinaSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Wish I could be there for your presentation as well, Phillip. What amazing gardens you've captured.

    Wishing you luck and a good turnout.

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  8. Monica the Garden FaerieSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Ooh, nice! There's nothing better than looking at photos of beautiful gardens you don't also have to weed! :)

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  9. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)September 11, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Hi Phillip

    Beautiful shots.

    I really like Dee Hubbert's garden. That structure is terrific.

    Good luck for the talk!

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  10. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    So much lovely inspiration, I know you will do a great job. Best of luck.

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  11. F CameronSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    You must live in gardening heaven! What beautiful gardens in your photos!

    Cameron

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  12. sweetbaySeptember 11, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    What beautiful gardens and lovely photos. I'm sure the audience will enjoy your presentation!

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