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...
This has been a perfect spring for hydrangeas. Yours look beautiful. That blue just shines in the shade. I can't wait to see how long the blooms last too. I hope Mother Nature cooperates and doesn't send a drought.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Mine have been nice this year too. Very dry srping, but as long as I keep my hydrangea watered, it looks awesome' LOTS of flowers, more than ever before :)
ReplyDeleteNot only are your hydrangeas beautiful, so is your garden. Love the dry stream bed.
ReplyDeleteI don't often visit here and, by chance, I think the first time I came across your blog, you were talking about hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a hydrangea fan but these look lovely. Shows how important context is.
Lucy
Everyone this year has been exclaiming how great the hydrangeas are which makes me wish I had added more sooner to the garden. I've been afraid of deer and rabbits in the best hydrangea areas. Your garden and the hydrangeas look great!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Phillip. Your hydrangeas look lovely in the woodland setting. Those huge white blooms really make a statement.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
They are indeed very beautiful this year!
ReplyDeleteJust exquisite! The combinations of the hydrangeas with the garden ornaments couldn't be better!
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