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...
The helebore season!
ReplyDeleteI believe they look even prettier in photos than in real life.
Lucy
Phenomenal photo!
ReplyDeleteThese are beauties Phillip. I have some white ones beginning to bloom.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Phillip! They are just what's needed. gail
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ReplyDeleteCongrats Phillip!! Exciting stuff here.
ReplyDeleteLove the color and the freckles!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I guess it’s what I needed to remember that spring is just around the corner. Thanks for this beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteMy Lenten Rose haven't started blooming yet. My daffs are blooming. Haven't been able to get pictures of them yet. Ruptured a tire on Patton Island bridge Wed afternoon late and they put a used tire on Thurs until they can get 2 new ones in. I had a tornado that went overhead last night and hope that the blooms survived.
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