Sunday 18 July 2021

Baumber Walled Garden

There are quite a few photos in this post, but I feel justified in including them, as this is the first garden visit I have had since June 2019!  We headed out last Tuesday and although the weather was a bit unsettled, with some showers, it was lovely to be out with my friends Katy and Alison.  Baumber Walled Garden is set in an old walled garden, as the name would suggest.  It is unusual as it has a double wall and the area in between has been planted up on a couple of sides.  You can read about it here and the history of the garden is here,
It is definitely not a traditional kitchen garden and has lots of different areas.  There is a large swimming pond and lots of grasses have been planted around it.
Some areas had an exotic feel.
You can see the swimming pond better in this photo.
They hold weddings at the garden and the marquee in the photo is evidence of this.
This relatively simple planting of alliums, where just the seed heads remain, together with the lavender was very eyecatching.
A white and green border led up to this little arch - perfect for romantic wedding photos.
The white and green theme continued on the other side.
Another area contained this interesting oriental structure, complete with replica terracotta warriors.
This perennial and shady border beneath the trees was one of the in-between-the-walls areas.
More grasses were dotted about in different beds.
On the wall where the greenhouses once stood is a lovely beachy area.
The grasses here become the waves as they dance in the wind...
...I think there were four types of plant to make this area, but it was really effective.
Looking across the swimming pond on the way out.
Looking back the other way.  Katy and Alison knew I would love this garden and they were right.  It has lots of quirky features and some fabulous planting.  There is also a very good tearoom which, of course, we had to try and I had a wonderful time.  They also have plants for sale and yes, I came home with one - a Rhodanthemum 'Marrakech' which is a plant I have been after for a while.  

I foresee more visits in the future.

6 comments:

  1. How very, very beautiful. What a wonderful way to break your 'garden drought'. For you and for us.
    Thank you.

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    1. Thanks, EC. It was lovely to be able to get out and visit a garden again. This one has made an impression and I think would repay visits at different times of the year.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Thank you for taking us with you. That’s such a lovely garden, I enjoyed every photograph you’ve taken. A good plan with the tearoom, and must be nice to sit there for a coffee and just take in the view of it all. Did you go for a swim? keep well Amanda x

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    1. Thanks, Amanda. It is a lovely garden and quite an unusual one too. No, we didn't go for a swim as when we went, it wasn't that warm. I'm not sure it is open to visitors to swim . However, this week it must be very tempting!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Oh, what a beautiful garden. Thank you so much for the tour Ellie. The beach area with the natural swimming pool is heavenly! Were you tempted to take a dip? Lulu x

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    1. Thanks, Lulu. It was a lovely place and I am very much looking forward to visiting it again. The weather wasn't quite warm enough for a dip while I was there! I expect it's lovely for the owners/friends/wedding parties though.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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