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...
Love the photo. I'd love to come by if I were local!
ReplyDeleteMonica and I might need to make a road trip!
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely be there if I could. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could go too!
ReplyDeleteYep, I would be right there in the front row if I lived closer. Have a good showing.
ReplyDeletePhillip that shot of your garden is just sublime! Garden perfection.
ReplyDeleteI love that shot!
ReplyDeleteYou have good taste Phillip.
I'd like to be there, sadly there's the matter of a small geography problem.
Next time do a live feed, so we can all see your presentation!
ReplyDeleteGood luck. I would love to go but it is a bit of a drive. I agree on the webcast.
ReplyDeleteHey this is really good work. I love this blog.
ReplyDeleteI am a mom from the bizymoms Florence community and would love for you to share it with the moms in the community.
Is that a shot of your garden? It's stunning! Wish I could be there!
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