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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...

Frosty Morn


Woke up to 27 degrees and a heavy frost. It has turned out to be a pretty sunny day with a high of 45. Except for stepping out briefly to get some photos, I've not been motivated to go out.















Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. These are beautiful frosty photos.

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  2. Nice photos, Phillip. It was about 10 degrees warmer at mid-day here but cold by our standards so I also spent most of the day indoors too.

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  3. #13 is my favorite.
    lol at first I thought you left the house to get multiple injections (shots). I was worried for you. Hope you’re well 😊

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  4. Yes, 17 this morning and not expected to get above freezing today. This winter has been full of nights below freezing but this is the worst so far.

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  5. Beautiful frosty photos. I completely agree, that's too cold to want to be outside for very long.

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  6. That first photo is gorgeous. The pot is an extention of the plant.

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  7. Seeing hoarfrost in the garden is a favorite winter view for me. No luck yet this winter, but I’m grateful that we’ve had snow.

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