Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Just right down the road from Hidcote is Kiftsgate Court Gardens. This garden was created by Heather Muir beginning in the 1920s. Muir's daughter, Diany Binny, came to live at Kiftsgate in 1954. She would add the half-moon pool and redesigned the white garden. She also first opened the garden to the public. Today, the tradition continues as granddaughter Anne Chambers and her husband maintain the gardens. Heather Muir was a friend and neighbor of Hidcote's Lawrence Johnston (their houses are within one mile of each other), and he inspired her in the garden's design. However, the two gardens differ in character and have their own unique characteristics. While Johnston's garden is laid out in strict geometric lines, Muir took a more naturalistic approach. Muir added many heirloom shrub roses to the garden and is famous for the 'Kiftsgate' rose, which occurred from a seedling in the garden. Unfortunately, we were too early for the roses. There were a few like t...
very peaceful! I love that bowl/bird bath/feeder dish on the ground. May I get a close-up?!
ReplyDeleteThis scene relaxes me even through a computer screen! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting ideas for how to use my extra rock, too.
What a beautiful view of your garden.
ReplyDeleteHow inviting it looks as one meanders down the path toward the bench. Aaahhhhhh. I could sit there and soak up the scenery.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh...
ReplyDeleteThe bench with just a glimpse of the statue behind, so inviting.
ReplyDeleteYou have the best statues, it seems to be hard to find nice ones.
Some of them can be quite "cheesy".
I am actually looking for a "Flora" statue for my Flora Glade at the moment.
Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Phillip. Doesn't look like my tired late summer garden. I love the bowl too.
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What a lovely oasis - serenity for the soul...
ReplyDeleteWhat an expanse of beauty. My garden is too small to show that, but I can really admire yours.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench and just be.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench for awhile in silence... Love the textures and hidden sculptures... You are quite the garden artist Phillip... inspirational!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so spring like and peaceful. We already have a hint of fall up north. I love your roses in the post below too.
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