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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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Cool and rainy weekend

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I love this weather (very Portland-like!). I wish it would stay like this all the time. I would be out in the garden more than I am now, that is for sure! 


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  1. debsgardenAugust 17, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Cool and rainy here, too; I am loving it, and so is the garden! I hope we have seen the last of high nineties temps and miserable humidity for this year. Your garden looks lush and wonderful. Have you taken out a tree or two in front of your house? Maybe the perspective of your photo is different or my memory is wrong, but I remember crepe myrtles in front of your house. At any rate, your house is looking great. Best wishes! Deb

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  2. HoehoegrowAugust 17, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    So cool here we have a fire!! Bit ridiculous in August! Good gardening weather though, as you say! Your garden looks so inviting, such interesting corners to explore!

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  3. LesAugust 17, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    We have had the cool, but I wish for the rainy. Overall, its been fairly wet this summer but we need a little now.

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 17, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Your garden has it's summer lush look. Beautiful. I could almost hear your garden heave a sigh of relief. My garden is still brown around the edges awaiting it's share of rain and cooler temps. Bring it on...

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  5. RoseAugust 21, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    We finally had some rain a few days ago, too, and now the temps have cooled as well--isn't it wonderful? Your shady, woodland retreats even make me think of Portland, one of my favorite places--beautiful!

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  6. Hoover BooAugust 21, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    It does look a little Portland, which is a very good way to look. I love a garden of shade, perhaps because mine has none.

    What really caught my eye in Portland were the ecstatically happy conifers. We have plenty of conifers in my climate, but they bear a air of stoic endurance. In Portland, they party.

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  7. RobinLAugust 27, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    We're having a cool spell too, but I won't count on it staying. It is still August after all. I love fall, but I guess I'm not quite ready to let go of summer flowers!

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  8. AaronAugust 31, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful pics as usual, Phillip.

    Your garden looks enchanted and enchanting, inhabited by all manner or spirits and sprites.

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  9. Gardens at Waters EastSeptember 25, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Nice house and nice garden. Should make anyone interested in gardening a very nice place to live. Let me know when it sells. JC

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  10. AnonymousOctober 1, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Phillip, I love your garden so much. Thank you for sharing it with us.~~Dee

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