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The Newt (Somerset, England)

After Stourhead , the second garden on the tour that day was "The Newt". Talk about a change in garden styles! As I review my photos, I can appreciate the beauty and style of this garden, but I must confess, it was one of my least favorites.  I remember mostly the heat (it was one of our warmer days), the glaring sun with few trees in sight, and the commercial feel of the whole enterprise. But then again, this was mainly a vegetable garden and I was having an "off" day (I had just toured Stourhead, where I missed some of the main landmarks). The entrance took us through an area with gift shops and display areas (nice thing about photos is you see things you missed - I had not noticed the intricate ceiling design) - We did have an actual tour guide at this one, and he led us through the entire garden - Down a winding, blinding white walkway, towards the large vegetable garden - Leaving one vegetable garden, we headed up a grassy avenue with water features.  Along th...
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Red and Variations Of

I've always associated the color Yellow with spring but looking around the garden, it seems that there is currently lots of red -

Camellia 'Nuccio's Bella Rossa"




Florida Anise (Illicium floridatum 'Woodland Red')

Rhododendron 'Taurus'

Rhododendron 'Wine and Roses'

Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange Storm' (Quince)


Ribes sanguineum (Red flowering Currant)


Barberry (Berberis thunbergi 'Admiration')

Peony

Ranunculus



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Kris PetersonApril 21, 2023 at 8:27 PM

    All lovely! I really need to try growing Ribes sanguineum - it's supposed to grow here.

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  2. tz_gardenApril 22, 2023 at 8:23 AM


    Rhododendron Taurus is lovely! I've always wanted to try growing currant, and the flower is so bright and showy.

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  3. TracyApril 22, 2023 at 8:24 AM

    Rhododendron Taurus is gorgeous! I've always wanted to try growing currant, the bloom is so showy.

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  4. AnonymousApril 24, 2023 at 11:28 PM

    That Illicium is making me drool... So cool!

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