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...
Your roses are so pretty and seem very happy. Would love to have some but don't know if I would have enough sun. Just have so much shade. have a great week! Carol
ReplyDeleteGorgeous roses, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phillip for a wonderful tour of your garden today. Although it was a wet and soggy day, everything looked wonderful and made the day one to remember for a long time. Would love to come back when hydrangeas are in bloom.
ReplyDeleteThanks Phillip for a wonderful tour of your garden today. Although it was a wet and soggy day, everything looked wonderful and made the day one to remember for a long time. Would love to come back when hydrangeas are in bloom.
ReplyDeleteI have heard about the Louis Phillipe..beautiful rose!
ReplyDeleteEdith, thank you for coming! You are welcome to come back anytime.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, Your roses are lovely. I see that Erica Glasener visited your garden. How exciting! Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteDifficult to pick a favorite, but at a prior home and garden, I had Bourbon roses, so I adore those blooms!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAh, fabulous! We are a long way from roses up hear, so nice to get a glimpse of summer.
ReplyDeleteYour gardens must be filled with a wonderful scent!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Phillip. Love these beauties. My roses aren't budding yet. It won't be long.
ReplyDeletePerfect!!
ReplyDeleteEvery year around this time I start wishing i'd planted some more roses in November or so. This year I really will.
ReplyDeleteYour roses are gorgeous. The pictures make them even more so!
ReplyDeleteSo you have a fondness for pink roses? They are all gorgeous, particularly the David Austins. I'm so sad, my David Austin didn't survive the winter. Boohoo!
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