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Iford Manor (Part 2)

(Continued from Part 1) ... I knew that Iford Manor was my kind of garden when I saw the statue of "Dying Gaul" perched on top of a wall. We can't afford one for our garden but we do have a little version inside the house - The garden continues uphill with areas that are naturalized as well as manicured  -  A very theatrical area with some of the statuary from Peto's travels - Peto loved curved benches. In addition to Italian gardens, he was influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement. Some think that his love of curved benches came from the paintings of Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Some copies of his works were found in Peto's files - "Expectations" by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema Small buildings also dotted the landscape - The largest building was the cloister which housed more of his classical treasures - There is even a Japanese garden - Various pathways and woodland trails led to a road above the gardens. This set of stairs was roped off, but there were more ...

I would like to thank the academy...


Just kidding, but I've always wanted to say that!

I would like to thank all the gardening blotanists who voted for my blog in the 2009 Blotanical Awards. This morning I discovered that I had won Best Alabama Blog. I appreciate the honor and I'll display my badge proudly!

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  1. and we all applaud, hoot, cheer....

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  2. So very well deserved Phillip. You've been raking in those awards these last couple of weeks! :-)

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  3. I was so pleased for you when the handsome star and beautiful starlet read your name as winner of the Best Alabama Blog. Dirt Therapy is a marvelously well produced, directed, photographed and scripted Blog! Congratulations Phillip! Gail

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  4. Congrats on your win, Phillip. It is well deserved.

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  5. Speaking of Encores!! Bravo! Congratulations again! I think you make Alabama very proud Phillip. OK what awards will tomorrow bring? Carol

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  6. Congrats to you! You have such a nice blog, I love your photography.

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  7. Congrats on your much deserved award. Yip Yip...

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  8. Well, I never ! Just kidding :-) You must be walking in high cotton, Phillip.

    Don't forget to thank Mom, God and country.

    Keep up the good work.

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  9. Phillip, I'm thrilled for you-- winning the Blotanical award. You are a very deserving recipient;-) Congrat's to you!

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  10. Phillip, by what I have read so far, this is a well deserved award! It could not go to a more creative talented guy. Well done...

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