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Gardens of England #1.5

Posted on June 28, 2015 by sam

Hall Place in Bexley. Not at all interested in the garden, which was awash with traffic noise. There is however an artist in residence in the Tudor house currently running an interesting exhibition on the subject of… Mother Nature’s hydration. Let’s … Continue reading →

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The Gardens of England #1: Marle Place

Posted on June 28, 2015 by sam

This is a private garden in Kent. Peaceful green spaces flowing one into another, whimsical topiary, a pool for eye candy, amphibians for an earful (see below), and sculpture which isn’t at all objectionable even to philistines like myself who more … Continue reading →

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Rabitting on

Posted on June 3, 2015 by sam

I had what educators call a teachable moment yesterday whilst interviewing a gardener (which makes me sound posher than I am, but if the Hunters fit…). “I see you around on your bike,” he said after we’d discussed how much … Continue reading →

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Wellies as squirrel storage facility

Posted on June 1, 2015 by sam

Some time ago I left an old pair of leaky boots in the garage. Recently had a mind to try to mend them, and discovered this: So I put them back. I don’t want to be responsible for starving the … Continue reading →

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