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Hidcote - pt. 1

I'm just now getting around to organizing the photos from my trip to England back in May. As I've said a million times, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I had an incredible time. This was a 3-week trip organized by the HPSO (Hardy Plant Society of Oregon) during which we visited 35 different locations. Most all of these were gardens but there were also a few castles and villages thrown in, as well as the icing on the trip - the Chelsea Flower Show. This tour focused on the southeast region of England, notably the Cotswolds and Cornwall. I've watched so many programs and read so many books about England and the gardens there that I was afraid it would tarnish the image I had built up in my head. I'm pleased to say that it not disappoint. The trek from London to Bath by train was not the best first impression. However, as we gained distance from the city, the rolling green countryside gave me glimpses of things to come. After arriving in Bath and finding my hotel, I m...

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Looking out from the front stoop - Japanese Maples 'Skeeter's Broom' at left, 'Murasaki Kiyohime' at bottom 'Shaina' on the bottom right, and 'Sango Kaku' at top right. In the background is the Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata').


The most popular rhododendron at the moment - 'Oceanlake' -



The pink dogwood that came with the house -



More tulips - this one looks nice with the rose 'Lady Emma Hamilton' in the background.
 


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver

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  1. The look from the front stoop is extraordinary! I'd never leave that stoop...

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  2. Lots of beautiful color. The J Maples are quite nice in this setting. Love the rose foliage too.

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  3. Wow! !!!!!!!!!!! Spectacular. I'm speechless. "Wow" is all that comes to mind.

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