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...
It appears that your garden is responding to all the rain. I am happy for you. We have had a decent spring too. The wind has been annoying but it has been cool and wet enough here too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love the Camassia, which isn't something that will grow in my part of the country.
ReplyDeleteWe've had a cool rainy spring too, but it's too early here for annuals. But soon!
ReplyDeleteWe’ve had a cool wet spring too, but we aren’t quite ready to plant annuals. But soon!
ReplyDeleteThe chartreuse of the bleeding heart is shining in the shady garden like no other. What a sight! Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is an old favorite; I've moved volunteers into other places in the garden: I could ever tire of this plant.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news on rain for your region. Happy for you. Maybe next year for us...
ReplyDeleteThe Camassia leichtlinii is gorgeous! "moist soil" means not for "SoCal". 😒
Do you grow any Martagon Lilies?