a perfect summers day and a perfectly huge summer garden in which to immerse yourself was everything that paul and I hoped to achieve when we made the garden - so glad you have enjoyed it just as it was meant to be ! still to come are all the big grasses coming into flower and a chance to be dominated by plants as some of our varieties of both grasses and flowers get to meet the dizzying heights of over 3 m .. now that really is an experience not to be missed !
Yes -At this time of year the garden is a aerobatic venue for the wonderful swallows zipping around like fighter pilots and it shows just how much the garden is a true wildlife haven. Losing yourself in the borders is a magical experience and at this time of year when the grasses and perennials are at their height is very uplifting. So glad to hear you enjoyed your visit t us and f course sampled the beautiful homemade cakes - which are a must !
and this is the true beauty of such plantings as this .. they just go on and on looking better and better as the big grasses take hold and do their very best to be stunning, dramatic and architectural . Not only the grasses play their part - it is all the later flowering perennials such as the asters that wait until the very last to show their true beauty. So come in September and October and you will not be disappointed !
so glad you fns our hidden gem ! and you are right we are very close to Brighton so perfect for that day out in the countryside ... perfect weather at the moment makes it ideal to enjoy our big flowery time in the borders ! and this year the garden is especially big and boisterous after all that winter rain.Glad you enjoyed our delicious ice cream.. so hard to decide which flavours to try next ! Thank you for your very kind review we look forward to welcoming you back again.
Thank you for your lovely review of our garden ! we are so pleased to hear from people who have had a great experience here with us and our garden. We think it is beautiful (but we are biased after all !) so it is wonderful to hear how much of an inspiration it can be . Walking among the borders is the best thing possible to get up close and personal with plants and get that true prairie experience. Come again soon !
Delighted that you loved our garden and the fact that you can get right inside the borders for the big plant experience ! the best thing I think is the sense of freedom and oneness with the plants that gives you . Come back soon for another fix ! As the big grasses come into their own the impressive height and structure will wow you !
so glad to hear that you enjoyed the immersion and swim through our borders .. that is so crucial to an appreciation of this style of planting of course and makes you feel a true part of our sea of colour ! now you are ready to swim the Atlantic ! and of course the necessary fuel stop for cakes and plants is a real must !
its all about immersion isn't it .. once you are inside the fabulous big borders you become immersed in colour texture and movement if there is the slightest of breezes. We are so glad you enjoyed that experience and found your piece of heaven ! Thank you for your review !
yes this is the right type of garden to encourage you to become an actor rather than a member of an audience. As you walk inside the borders you are encouraged to become a part of the garden itself .. brushing through the plants and hearing them move with the wind...listen to the insects and birds around you .. feel at one with nature .....you are now part of that performance ! bring it on !
A july visit to our gardens certainly guarantees big swathes of colour and texture and an experience of wonder and delight. Walking through the borders on our little wood chip pathways is like entering a new world and with a breeze you get an audio and sensory experience too.So glad you enjoyed our garden and our refreshments. This is the first year we have offered ice creams and together with our cakes it makes for a a lovely afternoon ! We wanted to make our cafe an friendly and out of the ordinary place so we are so glad you have enjoyed it !