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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...

Our house in the snow



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. So pretty and cozy looking.
    Malcolm

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  2. Great looking shot! Your house always looks beautiful regardless of the weather.

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  3. Beautiful! I hope you got a snow day out of this weather.

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  4. Your house looks so lovely, warm and inviting! You just want to come in for a cup of tea!
    Christina

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  5. So pretty. Like a picture postcard!

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  6. Lovely - looks like an upmarket xmas card ! Very appealing!

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  7. I'm so pleased to see that you can appreciate the beauty of the snow!

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  8. That should be your Christmas Card next year, if you are still there.

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  9. Gorgeous! The lovely home, the snow and lights make for a postcard setting.

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