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...
Mmmmm I can almost smell them. Love those hot colors.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautify. Perfect colors for our hot summer weather!
ReplyDeletePhillip, that's your reward for having to shovel snow. Would I rather not shovel snow or have lilies? A little snow wouldn't be bad. They're so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTwo of my favorites and a week or two from bloom here... love the orienpets but many are chlorotic this season from all the rain and cool temps we've had... great pics! Larry
ReplyDeleteMusadet, a nice white with tiny red spots around the center is also a must have. It is the most fragrant one in the garden. My Golden Stardust
ReplyDeletewas just starting to open and the storm today broke it off. I staked it, so hopefully the remaining blooms will open. Mary
Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteMary, I had Muscadet in a container for many years but this year it did not reappear. It was always loaded with blooms so it is one that I want again.
ReplyDeleteI particularly like "Scheherazade", however I know people who'd have trouble pronouncing that after a Saturday night party, ha.
ReplyDeleteRob, I have to stop and think before I pronounce the name, drinking or not. :)
ReplyDeleteOh what Equisite lillies and photographs, Phillip!!
ReplyDeletegerri XXX
Superb photography! I miss asiatic lilies (is that what yours are?), I should try them again...
ReplyDeleteLove those vivid colors!!
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