SMALL CHANGES HERE AND THERE.

Well now the years heading towards the colder months, we see little changes we need to make here and there in the garden

One of the changes was to save Venus from disappearing behind the shrub that had grown so big it was covering her view!
So we decided to move her forward, so the shrub can grow behind her and make the bed there deeper allowing us to put in a couple of other flowering shrubs.

Above you can where Paul widened the  bed and put Venus in pride of place.

I did worry a little that Venus will now be out more in the weather but hopefully she'll continue to cope as she as done for the last fifteen or so years since we purchased her.

Today we went and purchased some paving stones which we put on edge and part buried to form an edge between the border and the grass, this stops the dogs from walking over the borders and gives a good edge to cut the grass.

Over time the plants will grow and soften the paving edge.

The corner, part already established and part newly planted.

The plants moved earlier in the month are doing well.

Paul cut off a couple of branches that were overhanging the back and it's allowed some dappled sun to filter through into this area.

This area that was also replanted a couple of weeks back is looking well and the plants appear to be enjoying the change of scene.

Paul's new Yucca is now in the greenhouse due to the nights being colder and knowing that it's come from a greenhouse , it's best it stays in one until next year.

Don't know what we'll do next year if it grows well during next summer! It's already near the roof of the Green house!

I love this Hydrangea that's down near the back gate in a shady spot.

It always flowers for  long time and looks lovely and healthy with plenty of blooms.

Still plenty of colour in the flower garden

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Plenty of Dahlia's still flowering in the pots.

So another little job done but as any gardener will know there are plenty still waiting to be done, until the Winter sets in and the garden goes to sleep.


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URBAN JUNGLE ARRIVE...

Well the plants that Paul bought did! Paul had bought a Yucca Jewel which we'd seen while eating lunch in their greenhouse cafe area and due to the size it needed to be delivered.

Once home he decided that he'd ask if he could have another couple of plants added to the crate that it would arrive in!

So on Thursday they arrived.

the crate

out of the crate

First up is this little Yucca Rostrata which can stay in the ground..

then we have

This is the Yucca Jewel which we have put for the moment near the greenhouse because it will need winter protection.

It's over six foot high with a spread of about four foot and will look fabulous in Paul tropical area next year.

a close of the plant.

Now we'd seen another plant Paul wanted, so when he phoned to have it added to the delivery I told him to ask them for the biggest he could get for the price ! and we were blown away when this plant arrived because it looks about two foot taller than we expected , not that we are complaining! We think it's fabulous service !

It about seven foot with lots of palms and three lovely trunks, because this is hardy Paul will be able to plant it in the back of his Tropical border to make a nice statement.

From the other side, the sun was shining so the photo's a little blurred.
It's a Trachycarpus Fortunei.

So Paul will be doing some planting this weekend , weather permitting!


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A VISIT TO EAST RUSTON OLD VICARAGE PART THREE.

These are the final photo's of our visit.

A sculpture of a giant seed head.

I love this glimpse of the door to the summerhouse.

Another garden area with a pond to the centre

The stairs leading down into it.

On the other side of which was a water feature with pond.This garden leads you to

This garden with a large fountain .

lots of oranges and yellows.

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lots of Dahlia's around the gardens.

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We have a couple of these plants at home but have never yet managed to get them to look this good.

Definitely going to have to get these wonderful flowers to work in our garden!

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Walking back towards the side of the house , your eye being drawn again into the distance.

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Then back front to the front

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Lots of Aeonium in this garden, planted in the ground, they must either cover them or dig them up and over winter them in the greenhouses.

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So our visit was over ! All apart from a visit to the tea rooms for afternoon tea and then a purchase or two from the plants sales area!

If you ever get the chance to visit this garden, you will not be disappointed. It's a wonderful space full of differing area's and although the planting due to the size is on a grand and abundant scale, there are idea's and area's that you could take home to your own little patch and make your own.

For me? Well I'm working on finding a place for a nice brick build room like the one in the corner of the walled garden..... now I just need the space and a willing builder...... Paul !



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We would like to thank the gentlemen who own East Ruston Old Vicarage in  Norfolk, for opening their magnificent garden to the public in the afternoon's and allowing us to wander round and sit and enjoy such wonderful plantings and space and to see what changes have been made and plans that are beginning to emerge. If we lived down the road we'd visit more often .

A VISIT TO EAST RUSTON VICARAGE PART TWO

Long double borders filled with flowers.

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a sneaky peek through the conservatory window.

Looking out from the patio in front of the conservatory windows , in the distance you can see a brick built summer house.

Partway up the walk to the summerhouse looking back at the house.

Getting closer

Again looking back towards the house.

The summerhouse.

A glimpse inside where some comfortable chairs and a table await any visitor.

On the other side of the summerhouse you come into another garden area.

 The ground here was covered with gravel.

On the far side of the summerhouse you can see all the planting of this garden area, through the doorway you can see the house in the distance.

Looking from the summerhouse the line continues onward.

Again looking back to the summerhouse, a chair sits waiting for a visitor or gardener to take a rest and look at their wonderful surroundings.

You can see the steps marking each level of this garden with borders of plants sweeping away on each side.
I sat on a bench outside the summerhouse while Paul went off to look at the dry garden which is just off to one side.

The rock strewn ground of the dry garden

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We'll take another break here and part three the final photos will be in the next post.



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