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...
Phillip, These photos are extraordinary! You must tell me what your secrets to such wonderful shots are! Dear Husband is my photographer, but I am trying to learn more on my own. Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden!
ReplyDeletePretty pretty. I have only a peony tree. I must get some of these other beauties.
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ReplyDeleteSo beautiful pictures! Your garden must be marvelous. The best regards.
Garden-Chair
Beautiful pictures Phillip! Spring seems to be going by oddly fast here too, in spite of the cool temperatures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers all around. Really jealous of the pomegranate blossom.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, It seems like this spring has lasted longer and the roses too. I'm retired though so I have time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak. Your garden and your photographs are lovely.
ReplyDeletePhillip, any recommendations for peonies for down south? I've been wanting to get one, but stymied on what to pick...
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Phillip, I hate to think of May coming to end. From here on out, I'll have to fight harder for my blooms because it will get hot and dry, and the bugs will arrive. May is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI noticed the same thing. Plants are blooming faster than I'm taking pictures. Your peonies are incredible! :o)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always Phillip! And your flower pictures are nice too:) You are right spring should liger for several more months!
ReplyDeleteLovely blooms!!!
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