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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...

Garden Open Days


As part of the Hardy Plant Society's Open Gardens program, our garden will be open on the following dates. If you are not a member of HPSO (and I encourage you to do so!), contact me personally for an appointment.

Sunday, May 29 - 10-4
Sunday, June 5 - 10-4
Saturday, June 11 - 10-4 (part of the West Clark County Mini Tour consisting of five additional gardens in the area)




Comments

  1. Yay! Surely I can make one of those dates...

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  2. Best wishes with your open days, Phillip! If you weren't over a thousand miles away, I'd totally be there.

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