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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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Could this be the reason my containers don't do well?

Hmmm......





Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Gardener on Sherlock StreetApril 14, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Caught in the act!

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  2. Gardening Under The InfluenceApril 14, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Glad to see my cat isn't the only one who does that...even after I put a basket with a pillow in it for her to sleep in. Darn cat!

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowApril 14, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Could very well be the reason. Amazing if anything would survive and thrive with a cat lying on it. Good luck with your containers.

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  4. The Graceful GardenerApril 14, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Oh my! How kind of you to allow her/he to continue sleeping. I have several of my neighbor's cats enjoying my garden as well..including my birds..
    Good luck!

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  5. F CameronApril 14, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Keeps the birds from nesting in your containers!

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  6. Tatyana@MySecretGardenApril 14, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Oh, that kitty is precious! You just need to teach him not to jump on other containers.

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  7. ShoalandaApril 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Ohai! Ya put it here fer me didja? Tanks.

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  8. sweetbayApril 14, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    He is so cute!

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  9. AnonymousApril 14, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Oh yes! You are growing the wonderful fur plant! I have a few of them!DL

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  10. Casa MariposaApril 14, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Actually, I think your containers are doing very well as a cozy nap space! :o)

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  11. UnknownApril 15, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    You may have solved the mystery!

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  12. EveApril 15, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Time to grow a pot of Catnip!!!!!!!!!

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  13. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)April 15, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Loafing.

    See how clever kitty is, searching out the higher soil temperatures in the pot to kip, and elevated too - perfect.

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  14. FeliciaApril 16, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Oh my goodness. That may explain my pot difficulties as well. Such a sweet kitty, how can you disturb her? :)

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  15. Becca's DirtApril 16, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    The cat says 'well this is the perfect size to cozy up in'. No plants can stand up to that. LOL.

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  16. serial tillerApril 17, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Such a fine kitty specimen..."anyone" can grow an ole flower...LOL

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  17. LayaneeApril 24, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    Tough decisions happen every day in the garden. No doubt if you put one there for kitty, he would choose the planted one.

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  18. Donald's GardenMay 1, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    She looks adorable, that is if she/he doesn't poop in the pot! ;)

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