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Iford Manor (Bradford-on-Avon, England) Part 1

At the end of our trip (after seeing almost 30 gardens), our tour director, Bruce, asked us to give him a list of our top 5 favorite gardens. I had to think awhile for my 3-5 choices, but I immediately knew that my top two were Tresco Abbey (which I have not covered yet) and this one - Iford Manor. For the #1 spot, I go back and forth, but after being home for a few months, Iford Manor brings me my most pleasant memory.  Actually, the two gardens are similar in style (Italianate). Since I'm doing these in order, it will be some time before I get to Tresco Abbey.  First, a little about the house. The property was once home to a wool factory and dates back to the Domesday book (1086). The present house was built around 1720. The house overlooks the Frome valley with a small river flowing in front.  We began our tour on this bridge where we met the Lord of the manor - Just kidding - the owner is William Cartwright-Hignett. That is him in the center of this photo with our gro...
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More Fall Colors

Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' usually turns color at the last minute. This year was no exception.


The autumn colors are really spectacular right now although recent high winds are doing their best to blow it all away.

Ginkgo 'Princeton Sentry'


Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)

 

 

Birch (Betula platyphylla 'Dakota Pinnacle')

Acer palmatum 'Geisha Gone Wild'

Acer japonicum Aconitifolium 'Dancing Peacock'

 

Sycoparrotia

Sumac 'Tiger Eyes'

Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is another one to change color at the last minute. I love this tree.



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Kris PetersonOctober 29, 2021 at 8:41 PM

    Gorgeous! My Ginkgo looks sad by comparison.

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  2. Karin / Southern MeadowsOctober 30, 2021 at 4:20 AM

    Spectacular colors! The sourwood, black tupelo and sumac are beautiful!

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  3. chavlinessOctober 30, 2021 at 9:20 AM

    Sourwood makes an un matched display with leaf and berry mix. Stunning.

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  4. julesOctober 31, 2021 at 7:28 AM

    Hi Phillip! Love that sumac. Do you keep it in a container or the ground? How likely is it to really run sideways?
    Beautiful pictures, as always.

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    1. Phillip OliverOctober 31, 2021 at 8:15 AM

      Jules, both. The original one is in the ground. Since then, two have been potted up from runners. It does do that but I would not say vigorously. Just a few every year. Of course you have to keep an eye on it.

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  5. RobinLNovember 7, 2021 at 4:22 PM

    Oh I would surely swoon to see your gorgeous garden in the fall! So many colors, it makes me giddy just to see photos.

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