We wondered - would it be worth visiting 'The Garden House' this July 15th.......the loss of Keith Wiley, tough economics, lousy weather, an over-mature garden, well, we weren't expecting much.
What a joy to find that the gardens are better than ever and that several bullets have been bitten. Despite some upheaval due to removal of a massive old hedge and empty spaces awating new planting the garden is dynamic, vital and brimming with ideas and exciting new plants.
Little details that matter haven't been overlooked during the upheaval of new plantings and re-working. The labelling is excellent and the informative signs make it easier to comprehend the few gaps and curious activities.
The newly planted herbaceous areas down by the tower are lovely and both the meadows and South African beds quite stunning.
I'll add to this post with some more pics but I felt I must urge anyone who hasn't been recently to head off to Devon to see one of the best gardens in the UK. ....., Oh, Agapanthus, an 'in' plant and masses of buds July 15th so over the next few weeks some joys to come.
What a joy to find that the gardens are better than ever and that several bullets have been bitten. Despite some upheaval due to removal of a massive old hedge and empty spaces awating new planting the garden is dynamic, vital and brimming with ideas and exciting new plants.
Little details that matter haven't been overlooked during the upheaval of new plantings and re-working. The labelling is excellent and the informative signs make it easier to comprehend the few gaps and curious activities.
The newly planted herbaceous areas down by the tower are lovely and both the meadows and South African beds quite stunning.
I'll add to this post with some more pics but I felt I must urge anyone who hasn't been recently to head off to Devon to see one of the best gardens in the UK. ....., Oh, Agapanthus, an 'in' plant and masses of buds July 15th so over the next few weeks some joys to come.
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