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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...
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Our house in the snow



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    So pretty and cozy looking.
    Malcolm

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  2. Stephen AndrewFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    Your house is so beautiful!!!

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  3. David OliverFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:50 AM

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

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:06 AM

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

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  5. organicgardendreamsFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:05 AM

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

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  6. sandaFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    So pretty. Like a picture postcard!

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  7. HoehoegrowFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:04 PM

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

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  8. Casa MariposaFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Very pretty!

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  9. RobinLFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:23 PM

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

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  10. LesFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:23 PM

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

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  11. debsgardenFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:36 PM

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

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  12. The Brown Recluse (TBR)February 22, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    How pretty, Phillip!

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