I have good English friends in my village who bought the old presbytery some years ago. She has made a lovely garden with gravel herb beds, perennial beds, roses, irises and a chicken area. (Not the French lady mentioned before). My friend opens her garden the same day as me in aid of a charity for children with cancer. The local French people have admired it.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
It will be in May. Here is a photo of part of my friend's garden, her main herb bed (not open day) and also a photo of my garden on the day that it opened when the Cecile Brunner climbing rose was coming out.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Hi Buzy-Lizzie, I have re-read David Sexton's piece and I'm still of the belief that he didn't actually mean the French dismiss BRITISH romantic gardening but, simply, romantic gardening.
I may have interpreted it wrongly, of course, but there's some possibility that I haven't! And even if I have failed to grasp his implied meaning, I think we would agree that even David Sexton is allowed his own opinion. We don't have to share it!
I also feel that Phaidra too probably believes that the subject is romantic gardening in general; but, again, I could be wrong!
You have certainly proved that British romantic gardening is appreciated by the French and many congratulations on coming among the top ten. I can see why: your garden is really beautiful. Well done!
Thank you for all your kind comments. I suppose, that having lived here so long, I was sort of defending the French! But when I visit gardens in England I'm always amazed by their beauty. That is a bit of my garden, it won't fit in the photo, it is quite hard work though.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
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BL interesting site , had a quick look and saved for proper read later
I haven't read it all either yet.
I have good English friends in my village who bought the old presbytery some years ago. She has made a lovely garden with gravel herb beds, perennial beds, roses, irises and a chicken area. (Not the French lady mentioned before). My friend opens her garden the same day as me in aid of a charity for children with cancer. The local French people have admired it.
You'll have to let us know when that is next year BL - sounds like a good day out - perhaps we could organise a GW forum charabanc
Top bird , good idea or a virtual tour via the magic of the web
It will be in May. Here is a photo of part of my friend's garden, her main herb bed (not open day) and also a photo of my garden on the day that it opened when the Cecile Brunner climbing rose was coming out.
There are some blue irises, 2 sorts, and a clematis MultiBlue.
I've said it before & I'll say it again - I just love your garden BL.
A real touch of England in France
Hi Buzy-Lizzie, I have re-read David Sexton's piece and I'm still of the belief that he didn't actually mean the French dismiss BRITISH romantic gardening but, simply, romantic gardening.
I may have interpreted it wrongly, of course, but there's some possibility that I haven't! And even if I have failed to grasp his implied meaning, I think we would agree that even David Sexton is allowed his own opinion. We don't have to share it!
I also feel that Phaidra too probably believes that the subject is romantic gardening in general; but, again, I could be wrong!
You have certainly proved that British romantic gardening is appreciated by the French and many congratulations on coming among the top ten. I can see why: your garden is really beautiful. Well done!
Yes , very nice looking garden
Thank you for all your kind comments. I suppose, that having lived here so long, I was sort of defending the French! But when I visit gardens in England I'm always amazed by their beauty. That is a bit of my garden, it won't fit in the photo, it is quite hard work though.