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...
Thanks for posting photos of your garden visits. Growing tetrapanax in a pot is an intriguing idea!
ReplyDeleteI know, I was intrigued with that too. I've always wanted one but was afraid to put it in the ground.
DeleteMore lovely gardens. I'm in love with the stone bench in the 6th photo.
ReplyDeleteSo did I Kris! I believe the garden owner made that himself.
DeleteWynton and Pajunas was one of my favorite gardens of the Study Weekend. Interesting to see spaces where people are experimenting with styles and combinations before using them in their client's gardens.
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