1 Jul 2011

Second Heaven – Part Two

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If you choose to bypass the gated entrance, the gardens shift towards sun. The central kidney shaped border is a plant lovers dream: Ligularia, Allium, Hydrangea, Delphinium, Digitalis, Alchemilla, Iris, Petasites, Aconitum, Astilbe, Aruncus….. and these only account for a third of its overall inventory! 

DSC_0702Specimen Hosta and Ligularia ‘Britt Marie Crawford’ exemplify the careful attention to shape of foliage and colour contrast that is at work throughout the property! 

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Garden adornments are scattered near and far, many hand created by the owner’s artist friends! 

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The lower gardens evoke a rustic country charm, and the addition of hand made wooden furniture is a complimentary touch that also adds a sense of whimsy and fun! DSC_0703 DSC_0704

Few are afforded a luxurious view of the river, and in maintaining a clear view, the lower bed along the shore of the Grand is kept to a minimum with various perennial grasses!

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Like me, this gardener loves to fill her borders to brimming with interesting and exotic plantings!

 DSC_0712 DSC_0713  DSC_0724   The Mediterranean theme is continued with the presence of this magnificent marble outdoor sink. I feel guilty every time I was my hands there!

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A wonderful pond feature provides a pleasant surprise to unsuspecting visitors, as it is neatly tucked behind a stone wall that separates the dining area from the central lawn. A single jet of water provides the perfect sense of water movement.

 DSC_0763 Wonderful stone steps lead you back to the formal woodland garden, which sadly denotes that we are back where it all started!

1 comment:

Barbarapc said...

B,
What a wonderful garden. It's the sort that you can stroll through and enjoy as a whole, or crawl around in and enjoy every little plant. Isn't that marble sink gorgeous!?