Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Just right down the road from Hidcote is Kiftsgate Court Gardens. This garden was created by Heather Muir beginning in the 1920s. Muir's daughter, Diany Binny, came to live at Kiftsgate in 1954. She would add the half-moon pool and redesigned the white garden. She also first opened the garden to the public. Today, the tradition continues as granddaughter Anne Chambers and her husband maintain the gardens. Heather Muir was a friend and neighbor of Hidcote's Lawrence Johnston (their houses are within one mile of each other), and he inspired her in the garden's design. However, the two gardens differ in character and have their own unique characteristics. While Johnston's garden is laid out in strict geometric lines, Muir took a more naturalistic approach. Muir added many heirloom shrub roses to the garden and is famous for the 'Kiftsgate' rose, which occurred from a seedling in the garden. Unfortunately, we were too early for the roses. There were a few like t...
Make your map in an Excel spreadsheet map so you keep up with them. Very pretty, wish I had the patience for roses. Mary
ReplyDeletelooking forward to the rest of your alphabetizing! You have the most amazing collection and I love the way you work them into your landscaping
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I love this whole angle on posting your collection! I will stay tuned....
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Sadly, my Aloha and White Meideland (not the same as Alba, I guess) never looked so beautiful. I'm going to enjoy your alphabet. Do you mind copycats?!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fun, I'm glad that you are taking the time, I can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteNot at all Sherry - that would be fun!
ReplyDeleteYou have the most amazing yard for being 'in the city'. Especially love your selection and growing areas for your roses. I can only imagine what your yard looks like, why not draw a picture of your yard and put it on your blog?
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas!
Sable - AK
Wow, and that's just "A"! Can't wait to see the rest of the alphabet... what an amazing collection of roses you must have. That Alba meidiland looks so lush.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses! Hope y'all are doing well. Come to the rose show May 12 & 13 in Bham at the Gardens...
ReplyDeleteThe Rose Records may be work for you, Phillip, but they're going to be Awesome from our side!
ReplyDeleteI left a pair of Alba Meidiland roses behind in the Illinois garden - now wish I'd cloned a piece & brought it along to see if it would live in Texas.
I wonder how many people change their walking routes just so they can pass down your street!
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
The rose hedge in front of your house is just breathtaking! I wish I had so much space to plant.... You have an amazing rose collection, I can't wait for the rest of the alphabet.
ReplyDeleteYou must have folks driving by at 5 mph Phillip! Beautiful!!
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