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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...
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Clark Conservation District’s Native Plant Sale


The purpose of the Clark Conservation District annual plant sale is to promote the stewardship and conservation of our natural resources through offering plants at affordable prices. Clark CD sells conservation-grade plants as bare root stock or small container grown stock. The plants sold at this sale are “conservation grade,” which means they are graded on their ability to survive, not on their ornamental value. We sell them in bundles of five and expect a 75% survival rate. Seedling plants are not large, so your order should fit in the trunk or back seat of your car.


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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