Veddw House Garden (Wales)
After departing Highfield Farm Garden , we had lunch at a charming little farm restaurant (I can't remember the name). It was nice, however, I made a mistake when I chose my meal selection earlier by email. I selected salmon but didn't look closely enough at the menu to see that it was actually salmon in a pasta dish, which I tend to avoid (pasta, that is). Completely my fault. We then headed to Veddw House Garden . Before I get to this amazing garden, I want to ask the question - "When you plan to visit a garden, do you like to read about it first, or do you want it all to be a complete surprise?" I fall into the former camp, as I like to know the history and everything about it. (I did decide to stop watching YouTube videos on the gardens, though, because I was afraid that would spoil the experience). That said, I spent too much time reading about Hidcote prior to the trip and not enough about the other gardens. I knew I had seen photos of the Veddw hedges but I ...
Conifers aren't as popular in my climate but I do appreciate them, especially those with gorgeous blue needles.
ReplyDeleteYour conifer tour is splendid. Seeing all of these makes me wish I had many more in the garden. I love the serial killer creeping about. Ha.... The pedestal looks so handsome by that limey green tree. I am surprised you can leave the pedestal out during winter. What is it made of, it must be frost proof. ?
ReplyDeleteLisa, it is made of concrete and sealed with a concrete sealer. I'm hoping it is okay left out in the elements. Not true for terracotta which deteriorates quickly here if left out.
DeleteI participated in a conifer plant study at Heronswood lead by (the amazing) Dr. Ross Bayton. Still, I am horrible at identifying them. I love any time when you feature conifers in a post and I'm fascinated by the large number your are able to grow.
ReplyDeleteKudos to Michale's for the cool column: it isn't easy to out shine 'Chief Joseph'!
Weeping Sequoia is a marvel. (When they start growing in unexpected directions, they look like dinosaurs!).
As for size marked on plant tags: I wonder if occasionally gremlins switch them around as a prank...
Chavli
Working at a garden center has really helped me with identification but I still have trouble.
DeleteConifers in general is a topic I feel I'm barely scratching the surface of. So many good ones to explore, so thanks for the tour!
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