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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 Blogger's Bloom Day - September 2022

Dahlia 



Dahlia 



Caryopteris 'Gold Crest'

Caryopteris 'Gold Crest'

Abelia 'Frances Mason'




Coleus and Hydrangea 'Little Quickfire'



Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel'

Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel'




Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster') and
 Crape Myrtle 'Dynamite' (Lagerstoemia)

Crape Myrtle 'Lunar Magic'




Peacock Orchid (Gladilous acidanthera)


Turtlehead (Chelone obliqua)

Turtlehead (Chelone obliqua)


Silene uniflora 'Druett's Variegated' (Sea Campion)


Lily 'Casablanca'


Check out more gardens and blooms at May Dreams Gardens!

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

Comments

  1. Beautiful!
    Love the Dahlias! Another favorite is the white lily (last photo).
    Have a wonderful day!

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  2. The lily was a surprise! Do they usually bloom this late in the season up your way? I adore Caryopteris and wish I could grow it here. (I've tried.) The combination of the coleus and hydrangea is unexpected and very attractive.

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    1. That lily was a surprise. It is in a pot and I guess it was planted late.

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  3. I always enjoy my monthly visits to your garden. So much variety and color. Happy (belated) Bloom Day.

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  4. Your 'Dynamite' is dynamite. It looks wonderful. Mine are extremely drought stressed.

    The Caryopteris and Abelia are so happy and healthy looking. Your whole garden must be magic.

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