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...
I love winter projects. The deck and pergola turned out SO nice, who needs a vegetable garden. I hope to one day cover my bare patio with such wonderful looking structure. It's time to go shopping for garden furniture :-).
ReplyDeleteWow. It looks fantastic and it isn't even finished. Can't wait to see it all planted out.
ReplyDeleteYour deck/pergola is fantastic. You're much more industrious in the winter than I .
ReplyDeleteVery impressive work. It will be a fine place to relax this summer!
ReplyDeleteYour deck is just awesome, can’t wait to see how you embellish it with plants.
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