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...
You have already MOWED not once but TWICE?? Crazy. You are lucky to have this wonderful window to work in the garden. I can hardly wait to get out there to do some plant shuffling. That rock looks very dense. Isn't it amazing how they sink down into the earth?! It is often very difficult to get them up out of the hole they sink into. I hope you had a two wheeler to move it. You don't want to hurt your back this early in the season. Love seeing your before and afters. I can see how much improved the areas look. I always seem to forget the befores. Have fun on your vacation.
ReplyDeleteI love the first lawn mow and edging of the grass! I know spring is right around the corner then! I've only mowed once already in 2020.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, devoured plants and boulders. It happens sometimes; a reminder that all plants are constantly "on the move". Will you prune your Ceanothus after it blooms? I believe Ceanothus respond well to shaping while they are still young.
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