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...
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ReplyDeleteA good thing that you don't have the fountain going. Chester obviously appreciates that. Sweet kitty.
ReplyDeleteGodt billede.
ReplyDeleteMan må sige, at katten nyder tilværelsen.
Tak for kigget.
Chester is gorgeous !!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand people who don't like animals. I love seeing pets pop up in posts - for me it personalises the blog. But then....I'm a bleeding heart when it comes to animals.
Chester is such a great name for a cat!
ReplyDeleteDelightful!
ReplyDeleteHow SWEET!!
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