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Iford Manor (Bradford-on-Avon, England) Part 1

At the end of our trip (after seeing almost 30 gardens), our tour director, Bruce, asked us to give him a list of our top 5 favorite gardens. I had to think awhile for my 3-5 choices, but I immediately knew that my top two were Tresco Abbey (which I have not covered yet) and this one - Iford Manor. For the #1 spot, I go back and forth, but after being home for a few months, Iford Manor brings me my most pleasant memory.  Actually, the two gardens are similar in style (Italianate). Since I'm doing these in order, it will be some time before I get to Tresco Abbey.  First, a little about the house. The property was once home to a wool factory and dates back to the Domesday book (1086). The present house was built around 1720. The house overlooks the Frome valley with a small river flowing in front.  We began our tour on this bridge where we met the Lord of the manor - Just kidding - the owner is William Cartwright-Hignett. That is him in the center of this photo with our gro...
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Planting cool season vegetables

My experience with growing vegetables has been haphazard at best but I'm ahead of the game this year. For the first time, I've planted some cool season vegetables that hopefully will be ready for harvest before it is time to plant the tomatoes and peppers. Am I getting too optimistic?

Two weekends ago, I planted the following and today, after the monsoon we got last night, everything appears to be coming along nicely. The only thing I don't see yet are the carrots. Here is what I have:


Lettuce



Cabbage


Spinach


Radish


Onion







Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Randy EmmittMarch 9, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Phillip,

    These plants are looking good! Those onions are pretty small though. Our greens in the hoop house are not far from bolting already.

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  2. meemsnycMarch 9, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Everything is sprouting so nicely! Wow!

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  3. Molly's MomMarch 9, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Outdoors already? Really? Not sure I'd dare do that yet in South Carolina. Adore all your garden photographs! Just wonderful. Good job!

    Ruth

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  4. Jeff VandiverMarch 9, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Looking good, Phillip! You'll have no trouble at all with most things, but be prepared for when the cabbage worm shows up....

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  5. Tessa @ Blunders with Shoots, Blossoms 'n RootsMarch 9, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    They all look good and healthy- yeah those carrots won't show themselves for a while- they take forever to germinate! I just faithfully give them a little water daily until they do.

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  6. DarlaMarch 10, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    It's so nice to walk outside and pluck a leaf or two to add to sandwiches or salads...I do hope you get to enjoy the fruits (veggies) of your labor!

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  7. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 10, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Your veggies look healthy. You are way ahead of my area. I am still enjoying my crocus. Seeing these makes me think I need to get a little lettuce planted soon.

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  8. EveMarch 10, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    You're way ahead of me Phillip. I've run into some roadblocks on getting my new veggie garden started but hopefully it will be ready to go soon. Looking forward to seeing how your progresses!

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  9. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    As much as I love flowers, there is something magical about eating a salad and knowing that you've grown all of those things from tiny seeds! And they always hold the promise of summer to come!

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  10. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Right there with you on the vegetables. I finally planted them from seed directly into containers last year and it was awesome. Yours look incredible already, best of luck with them!

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  11. ConnorMarch 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Lookin Good! I wanted a cold weather garden this year, but at the pace I am moving and the weather, I will be lucky to get my beds moved before April 15th!

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  12. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMarch 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Hi, I just found your blog by googling garden blogs. I was looking for some gardening blogs to put on my blogroll. So happy I found you because your photographs are stunning. What a coincidence-I live a few miles from Florence, South Carolina! I would love it if you visited me.
    http://cottageatthecrossroads.com

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  13. Sweet Home and Garden CarolinaMarch 11, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Looking good, Phillip! I remember as a child we would plant cabbages, turnip greens and onions outdoors in late February.

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  14. LolaMarch 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    It's looking great. We are due for frost between 2/9 tonight. Hope it doesn't harm my tender plants or the little peaches that are all over the tree. I only planted it last yr. after the 1 peach that was on it had ripened. It was good.

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  15. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressMarch 11, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    They all look so healthy! I can't wait to start planting some vegetables outside. This is the first year we're really putting some real effort into it. Hope you see the carrots soon.

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  16. KelseyMarch 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Wonderful looking lettuce! I am so intimadated by seeds. Thanks for giving me inspiration and courage to go plant! Keep up the great work!

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  17. Hamilton HouseMarch 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Your off to a great start my friend. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  18. rebeccaMarch 18, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Phillip,

    I did it! I worked in the yard yesterday. I owe it all to you. You told me on this blog to prune the roses when the forsythia bloomed and I did. AND I did other yard work, too. There is still too much to do, but at least I began and it was a lovely day. What should I do next?

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  19. Dee @ Red Dirt RamblingsMarch 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Carrots take such a lone time to come up.~~Dee

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  20. GailMarch 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Phillip, you have the makings of a good meal! gail

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