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Iford Manor (Part 2)

(Continued from Part 1) ... I knew that Iford Manor was my kind of garden when I saw the statue of "Dying Gaul" perched on top of a wall. We can't afford one for our garden but we do have a little version inside the house - The garden continues uphill with areas that are naturalized as well as manicured  -  A very theatrical area with some of the statuary from Peto's travels - Peto loved curved benches. In addition to Italian gardens, he was influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement. Some think that his love of curved benches came from the paintings of Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Some copies of his works were found in Peto's files - "Expectations" by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema Small buildings also dotted the landscape - The largest building was the cloister which housed more of his classical treasures - There is even a Japanese garden - Various pathways and woodland trails led to a road above the gardens. This set of stairs was roped off, but there were more ...
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Fall is not over yet!

Despite the recent band of cold temperatures and even a snow threat (rare for November), there is still some beautiful foliage in the garden and the sasanqua camellias have been blooming nicely. This is Alabama Snow Wreath  (Neviusia alabamensis), a native shrub along the north fence next to the street. The leaves have been spectacular this autumn. 



 

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. David - Pinewood CottageDecember 2, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    it really has been a beautiful fall here too.

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  2. GailDecember 2, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I still a few blooms but, I don't think they can last much longer. Love the Snow Wreath.

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowDecember 3, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Isn't it amazing how the last yellow leaves look like beacons in the late fall sunshine.

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  4. DDecember 3, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Fall is not over yet in the PNW either as the leaves on the Sweet Gum still cling to most of the branches, but this morning's hard frost may help it along. Happy Fall and winter, Phillip

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  5. sweetbayDecember 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    The bright yellow leaves on the snowwreath are lovely!

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  6. BoDecember 5, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love the yellow foliage on that shrub...no fall is not over here...I've been wearing short the past couple days.

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  7. sherryocalaDecember 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    That's a great shrub. Hope your fall lasts a little longer.

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  8. Digital Flower PicturesDecember 12, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Not familiar with the Alabama Snow Wreath but it looks great. You are lucky to have any foliage left. Our landscape is bare and dreary.

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  9. RandyDecember 16, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    My gardening bug is really starting to kick back in now. I think next year is going to be a much better year. BTW I got your email about catching you up. I promise I'll get around to that sooner or later. :-)

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  10. Peggy HillDecember 18, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    This shrub is on my list for 2012. Thanks for sharing the lovely fall color. Merry Christmas Phillip!

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