tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.comments2024-02-26T02:41:19.933-08:00The Gardener's EyeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comBlogger2027125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-66779767017327069432017-10-04T03:38:59.344-07:002017-10-04T03:38:59.344-07:00Too cold I'm afraid! I will have to settle for...Too cold I'm afraid! I will have to settle for the reliable sugar maple of New England!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-79661040525160326622017-10-03T18:57:33.728-07:002017-10-03T18:57:33.728-07:00Looks great! Are you in a zone where you could wor...Looks great! Are you in a zone where you could work some potted palm trees into the back yard for some shade while sitting in these chairs?The Gardenerhttp://palmtreesforsaleonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-41902625046058817502017-06-26T20:50:58.138-07:002017-06-26T20:50:58.138-07:00Other side of the country - in Seattle. Thanks!Other side of the country - in Seattle. Thanks!bennettcurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088827308749168998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-85021986440346978072017-06-25T21:08:27.191-07:002017-06-25T21:08:27.191-07:00Glad you found me! The width of the hedge is about...Glad you found me! The width of the hedge is about 25 feet and the height is about 6 feet. It has been a satisfying combination. Best of luck, where is your garden?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-33256887503851450852017-06-23T22:18:27.069-07:002017-06-23T22:18:27.069-07:00Very nice. hi I just had a landscape architect rec...Very nice. hi I just had a landscape architect recommend a yew hedge background with stewartia trees in front. Sound familiar? Google is amazing, it brought me right to your page. I was wondering how wide your hedge is behind the yews. About 20- 25 feet? What is the height of your hedge now? Thanks bennettcurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088827308749168998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-80449911899339211402017-06-18T04:25:21.308-07:002017-06-18T04:25:21.308-07:00Thanks, Pat. I will do some research on your sugge...Thanks, Pat. I will do some research on your suggestions. I have the same problem choosing a favorite garden. I assigned a difficult task I'm afraid!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-20734314757479795962017-06-18T03:58:55.435-07:002017-06-18T03:58:55.435-07:00Thanks, very much. It took me a while to settle on...Thanks, very much. It took me a while to settle on this blue. Have a nice weekend yourself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-40876423511982158182017-06-17T05:52:15.713-07:002017-06-17T05:52:15.713-07:00So lovely...I really like the blue colour :)
Have ...So lovely...I really like the blue colour :)<br />Have a great weekend, take care!<br />TittiHWIT BLOGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851355663006106726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-4140904974812436042017-06-16T05:34:45.620-07:002017-06-16T05:34:45.620-07:00Yes, Plaz Metaxu, Spilsbury Farm as the two I coul...Yes, Plaz Metaxu, Spilsbury Farm as the two I could live in, albeit for different reasons. Stavordale Priory for the romance of the setting. Iford Manor for its integrity. Malverleys for the richness of the plantings. plus... choosing a favourite is hard!pat@siteandinsight.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362106194878068781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-80737368328556902262017-06-15T19:10:23.893-07:002017-06-15T19:10:23.893-07:00Thanks, Pat, for doing the Dying Gaul detective wo...Thanks, Pat, for doing the Dying Gaul detective work! Sounds like your tour was fantastic! Any favorite gardens?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-49743582520169658592017-06-07T13:47:17.732-07:002017-06-07T13:47:17.732-07:00Finally back from another glorious tour of English...Finally back from another glorious tour of English gardens. I asked John Hignett about the Dying Gaul and you were quite right, it was Peto's addition. <br /><br />The itinerary for the tour isn't posted anywhere. But I can tell you we saw some amazing places, including Trematon Castle, Wildside, Spilsbury Farm, Penny Hobhouse's tiny garden The Dairy Barn, Plaz Metaxu, Stavordale Priory, Malveryleys, Hinton Ampner, Hauser & Wirth, Knightshayes, Cothay Manor, Farrs, West Green House, Hestercombe and more!pat@siteandinsight.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362106194878068781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-54258833381063922612017-04-10T15:08:50.125-07:002017-04-10T15:08:50.125-07:00Hi Paul,
That is great that you are getting involv...Hi Paul,<br />That is great that you are getting involved with public spaces. Lynden's book should come in handy. She taught me much I what I have learned. Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help. Best of luck and thank you!<br />MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-3609527534600421512017-04-10T13:31:14.503-07:002017-04-10T13:31:14.503-07:00Just an update for you Michael - I have worked for...Just an update for you Michael - I have worked for nearly two decades in landscaping, but am reasonably new to public gardening. Thus, I was unfamiliar with your reference to Lynden Miller. However, I did some searching and decided that it would be well worth my time to read her book 'Parks, Plants, and People' which just arrived today! It should provide some new inspiration. Cheers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087947928668126545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-15131520322790800912017-04-06T18:24:31.907-07:002017-04-06T18:24:31.907-07:00Pat,
Thanks for clarifying that for me. Let me kno...Pat,<br />Thanks for clarifying that for me. Let me know what you find out. I didn't ask Mr. Hignett about it. I only noticed that it was of The Dying Gaul when I returned. <br />Pat, how can I find the itinerary of your tour?<br />Best,<br />MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-12194439243060521832017-04-05T19:43:25.689-07:002017-04-05T19:43:25.689-07:00Next month I'll be at Iford for the 3rd or 4th...Next month I'll be at Iford for the 3rd or 4th time as part of a garden tour I'm hosting. Mr. Hignett does indeed love the garden and is a delightful person to talk to. It was my impression that he and his wife rather than Peto added the Dying Gaul to the garden. I will ask about that. <br /><br />And yes, James, a pity that you didn't get to Iford. I like it very much and am keen to see how the work that's been done recently. pat@siteandinsight.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362106194878068781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-21369770216918109022017-04-05T03:08:38.521-07:002017-04-05T03:08:38.521-07:00I have been to Iford Manor twice and I thought it ...I have been to Iford Manor twice and I thought it was in excellent condition. We had a engaging tour with the owner, Mr John Hignett, who clearly loves the garden and its history. I think you would have liked it. I'd love you to join me on one of the tours! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-33539849253243230652017-04-04T19:56:00.280-07:002017-04-04T19:56:00.280-07:00I did a double take when I saw those photos. I rem...I did a double take when I saw those photos. I remember the one at Rousham but when our garden touring schedule got too busy, we took Anne Wareham's advice to skip Iford Manor, which she said wasn't looking good on their last visit. I think I'll always regret that decision. (Sorry, Anne.) I'd love to go on one or your garden tours one day.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910895503263927177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-77250225334528987672017-04-03T18:52:05.046-07:002017-04-03T18:52:05.046-07:00Glad you found a source. Rosa villosa is a rose wo...Glad you found a source. Rosa villosa is a rose worth the effort in locating her!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-39693160947287726122017-04-02T11:41:25.244-07:002017-04-02T11:41:25.244-07:00Good news, I found a rosa villosa plant today at o...Good news, I found a rosa villosa plant today at one of our local nurseries! Let the propagation begin. :)<br /><br />Thanks for writing this lovely post and being willing to share some seeds! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-68683294566501478572017-03-08T02:31:03.581-08:002017-03-08T02:31:03.581-08:00Hi Paul, I looked it up because full sun makes me ...Hi Paul, I looked it up because full sun makes me nervous too. It is supposed to tolerate full sun but I have never used it in afternoon sun. Another option might be Cuphea llavea 'Bat Face'. It is a nice red all season and definitely handles full sun and even some drought. A lovely draper, that Lynden Miller uses a lot in her NYC public plantings is Coleus 'Compact Red'. It has red foliage with a subtle chartreuse edge. She taught me that those two foliage colors go with anything, and they do!! The coleus can take full sun but must be watered regularly. Send me pictures this summer: mbgod@hotmail.com. Good luck. I am a big believer in the importance of high level public plantings. Thanks for trying so hard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-89676897246712927682017-03-07T19:46:30.775-08:002017-03-07T19:46:30.775-08:00Thanks for the quick response Michael! This will g...Thanks for the quick response Michael! This will go in mixed planters and hanging baskets on the main streets of the three towns. They will be part of our red, white, black, and gold planting scheme for this season. I am a bit apprehensive about these in the full sun locations, but these plantings will also have red in the form of Supertunia 'Black Cherry'. We are located in rural southwestern Ontario, but similar growing zone to yours.Paul Judgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-1432660489142120202017-03-07T14:39:20.968-08:002017-03-07T14:39:20.968-08:00Hi Paul, Begonia 'Summerwings Deep Red' wo...Hi Paul, Begonia 'Summerwings Deep Red' worked really well for me. I found it very amenable in the flower boxes on the northeastern side of my house (Zone 5a) which gets morning sun and afternoon shade. It hangs very gracefully and wasn't overly fussy about being watered, although I tend to be diligent about watering. Where are you going to grow it? I'd love to here more about what you are doing in public plantings. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-26608856641146333692017-03-07T14:21:02.949-08:002017-03-07T14:21:02.949-08:00How did the Begonia 'Summerwings Deep Red'...How did the Begonia 'Summerwings Deep Red' perform for you? I design planters and hanging baskets for a municipality and those we are planning to use this summer.Paul Judgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-662970851421682152017-03-04T18:23:56.527-08:002017-03-04T18:23:56.527-08:00A hedge sounds wonderful! Forestfarm has Rosa vill...A hedge sounds wonderful! Forestfarm has Rosa villosa. If you are willing to wait, I'll send you seed in the fall. It self-seeds easily around the parent plant. You will love it. It is a terrific plant.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4067804781629732627.post-32076886395512473242017-03-04T18:18:52.582-08:002017-03-04T18:18:52.582-08:00I agree, Farmer Julie. I remain optimistic that it...I agree, Farmer Julie. I remain optimistic that it will happen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.com