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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...

The Wet, Wet Garden


After worrying about the rain deficit (we were below normal for April), Mother Nature generously rewarded us with an abundance of rain this past week. I am not going to complain although I do wish it would skip my off-days.

Today (Saturday) is an especially wet day. I ventured out briefly and took a few shots. The plants grow so fast from the rain.









Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

Comments

  1. Wow, it is so lush and colorful. Stunning!

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  2. Glad you got much-needed rain, but I do hate when it hits on Saturday! That’s work day, for sure.

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  3. I'm envious, Phillip! Your garden looks lush. Our rainy season is effectively over, although there's a slight chance of rain tonight but the forecast is 0.01/inch :(

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  4. Oh so lovely. Still waiting and hoping on a few things here. Yours look grand. Cheers, Phillip.

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  5. Your garden looks so lush for all that rain Philip. I understand the disappointment of not being able to get outside comfortably to do work in the garden.

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  6. Wow, Phillip! Your garden is beautiful, I agree with all the others calling it lush. Magic rain and all your work. I love the pic with the grass path, how gorgeous.

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