Hidcote pt. 2
I am continuing my last post with more photos of Hidcote, this time focusing on the outer perimeter of the garden. Like most gardens, these areas were less formal in design. Along the outer fences, you get serene views of the English countryside with nary a building in sight. One such vista occurs at the top of a long avenue called the "Long Walk". This expanse of lawn surrounded by hornbeam hedges is a stark contrast to the previous garden rooms that are packed with plants. The angle of the hedges gives an optical illusion, making the avenue appear longer than it is. Once you reach the summit, an open gate leads to a view of the countryside - One can choose to walk back down the way they came up or take a route back through "The Wilderness" which runs alongside The Long Walk. The Wilderness is a woodland area with winding grass pathways that meander through mature trees and densely planted shrubbery. If you walk to the opposite side of the Long Walk, you will stro...
Oh, I'm jealous! I'm going to have to copy your wish list!
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, love the photo of you two. I can vouch for Hydrangea 'Little Honey', it is worthy. :-)
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How nice that you got to see her in person and see her pictures! I'll have to get those books you mentioned. I have her Perennials book and it's one of those I always go back to. I have Toothwort and Phlox 'Minnie Pearl' from her list and they are both beautiful performers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great evening. Nothing like a jolt of inspiration after a long hot summer.
ReplyDeletePhillip, How wonderful to meet her~I love the little evergreen azalea and would love to have it in my garden! gail
ReplyDeleteThis must have been a great experience for you. If you are interested in growing your own loofah sponges, drop by.
ReplyDeleteVery nice that you got to meet her!
ReplyDeleteLucky you! I loved her book "Color Echoes," which has been very influential in the development of my garden. If I lived in Zone 7, I'd buy all her books.
ReplyDeletePamela certainly knows her plants. Did you see her on a Gardener's Diary?
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!
I have Pamela's book! I remember seeing her on a garden show and went right to Amazon and got the book! I bought it when I was up in the NY tundra, I'll be heading right up to get it out and start planning my wish list!!
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