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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...
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Red, White & Blue Flowers for the 4th


Happy July 4th. Thanks to a fireworks ban, we are enjoying a quiet and peaceful day. I'm not a fan of loud noises so it doesn't upset me in the least. The reasoning for the ban, however, is upsetting. It is dry, dry, dry. So, given the option, I would choose a noisy day of fireworks if there could be rain.

But, really, who needs fireworks when there are plenty in the garden?

The RED -

 

Rose 'Altissimo'


Smoke Tree (Cotinus 'Royal Purple')

 

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

 

Begonia 'Dragon Wing'

 

Bee Balm (Monarda 'Raspberry Wine')

 The WHITE -

Cosmos


 

Rose 'Swany'

 

Hydrangea 'Annabelle'

 

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum 'Luna') and Knautia

 

Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Alice' (Hydrangea quercifolia)


Coneflower (Echinacea 'White Swan')


And The BLUE

 

Clematis 'Arabella'

 

Clematis durandii

 
Goat's Rue (Galega 'Lady Wilson')

 

Geranium 'Rozanne'

 

Hydrangea 'Let's Dance - Rave'

Hydrangea 'Cityline Rio'

 

Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue'

Phlox 'Blue Paradise'

Phlox 'Purple Kiss'



Blue Lace Flower (Trachelium caeruleum)

Veronica longifolia 'Marietta'

 

 And I leave you with the flower that most reminds me of a firework - the Spider Flower (Cleome) -



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Lisa at GreenbowJuly 6, 2021 at 4:34 AM

    Beautiful fireworks in your garden Phillip. I hope you get rain soon. Happy 4th to you and Michael.

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