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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...

A Real Snowfall

 


I heard a lot of people yesterday lamenting the fact that we got screwed on the snowfall prediction. That was true for yesterday but look what we woke up to this morning - I'm guessing about 3". Unlike yesterday, it looks like it might stick around for a while today. The temperature just reached 26 yesterday and today's high is 33.

The view from the front door -


 

 






The Azara, so beauitful in the snow.


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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