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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...

Open Garden

 


Our garden will be open through the HPSO Open Gardens Tour. The board has just relaxed the standards so no appointment is necessary.

Here are the dates and times -

Sunday, May 30 - 2pm - 7pm
Monday, May 31 - 10am - 7pm

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

Comments

  1. I'm gonna try to get over to visit... I would love to see your garden again!

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    1. It's a hot mess but hope you can make it!

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    2. I doubt that very much (hot mess)... however since I severely sprained my ankle today shimmying down to the Salmon River off a trail and can barely walk, I'm afraid I am not going to make it.

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    3. Oh no, I hope it heals soon. You can come anytime. I want to try and see yours too.

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  2. If I wasn’t 3000 miles away, I would be there. Always love your posts. Lucky visitors😊

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