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...
What lovely foliage. A bright spot indeed.
ReplyDeleteI love my plume poppy, but do not trust it.
ReplyDeleteThat's cool foliage! Drab is a good way to describe my garden right now, but I don't see how that term could ever apply to yours!
ReplyDeletePhillip the plume poppy always does well for you. Nice colour to the foliage.
ReplyDeletePhilip, do you have this in shade? I love the blue color.
ReplyDeleteReally neat foliage, love how it spills into the yard.
ReplyDeleteLes, it does get out of hand sometimes but it is easy to pull up.
ReplyDeleteC.C., it is in partial shade (just a few hours sun).
What a pretty plant. Like lace in the garden.
ReplyDeleteMany MANY years ago, I received a plume poppy in a trade with someone in the east. This was done through GardenWeb.com. She warned me it could be invasive, and she begged me not to curse her because of this. Eventually I did poison it because it was taking over the bed where it was growing. That was long ago and it has popped up again after being gone for so long. I really love the plant because of the bicolor foliage, so I might have to start it in an area of the yard where it won't matter.
ReplyDeleteFor anyone interested, you can still swap plants through GardenWEb, either by mail or at one of many plant swaps throughout each state.
I was given an autumn clematis by a friend. Later I read in Southern Living that if you wanted to get even with someone,give them this plant. If you want to keep them as a friend, don't give it to them. I went back to work the next day and told her what I read. we're still friends.
ReplyDeleteDo the deer like it? I love the foliage.
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