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Kiftsgate Court Gardens

Just right down the road from Hidcote is Kiftsgate Court Gardens. This garden was created by Heather Muir beginning in the 1920s. Muir's daughter, Diany Binny, came to live at Kiftsgate in 1954. She would add the half-moon pool and redesigned the white garden. She also first opened the garden to the public. Today, the tradition continues as granddaughter Anne Chambers and her husband maintain the gardens.    Heather Muir was a friend and neighbor of Hidcote's Lawrence Johnston (their houses are within one mile of each other), and he inspired her in the garden's design. However, the two gardens differ in character and have their own unique characteristics. While Johnston's garden is laid out in strict geometric lines, Muir took a more naturalistic approach. Muir added many heirloom shrub roses to the garden and is famous for the 'Kiftsgate' rose, which occurred from a seedling in the garden. Unfortunately, we were too early for the roses. There were a few like t...

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Wishing everyone a beautiful holiday season and a great 2023!


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. That's a beautiful display. Happy holidays, Phillip!

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  2. Gorgeous and exuberant Christmas tree!
    And the 'Dirt Therapy' pillow... a nice touch!
    Merry Christmes
    Chavli

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  3. Merry Christmas, Phillip and Michael. Your inside tree is as beautiful as your outside trees.

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  4. Merry Christmas, Phillip! I hope you and your husband have a healthy and verdant year to come. Many thanks for the steady supply of eye candy and solid advice. So glad I stumbled onto Dirt Therapy!

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  5. Merry Christmas to you both! I love that we have a white Christmas, even though snow might be easier to deal with than ice. Still, it does wonders for my holiday spirit! Cheers!

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  6. Merry Christmas Phillip and Michael!!

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