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...
When you ask if it's normal for creeping (or prostrate) rosemary to have blooms, do you mean do they generally bloom, or that you think yours is blooming oddly? Because they bloom like mad! Mine blooms nearly year-round. You can let those draping stems lay on the ground and they'll root. I just cut three off the "mother" plant. I also have several I grew from stem cuttings rooted in water, and they started blooming nearly right away.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, I was uncertain if they bloomed this early. I remember that it had bloomed last summer.
DeleteI have lost multiple Rosemary over the years; they aren't always hardy and your microclimate will determine if they survive. Or just luck. I've also been surprised at times when I see Rosemary in bloom, seemingly out of season, though always a welcomed site. The yellow blooming crocus is so delightful, like a ray of sunshine.
ReplyDeleteThis particular one is in a really warm spot, next to all that concrete.
DeleteI love that Iris reticulata! I planted some bulbs, but they haven't been successful. Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeleteOh those crazy Rosemary plants always bloom at odd times. Some pretty late winter blooms in your garden this month. Strange how the temperatures are fluctuating from fairly cold to suddenly summer within a week's time. Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeleteThe rosemary has been blooming here the past few weeks. Triggered by number of daylight hours? Some plants do that.
ReplyDeleteYour bulb flowers are so lovely. The intensity of the colors is delightful.