TROUGHS

We've used our old butler sink to make a trough outside our front door.

filled with soil and grit to help give good drainage.

 almost filled

Just needing some extra grit.

We also bought a small stone trough.

We placed it along side the old butler sink and on the other side of that an old Japanese style blue glazed trough which we've owned for years but was not doing well where it was.

The old blue glazed trough.

The three troughs now stand in the curve of the front drive leading up to the front door, they will get the sun in the morning, so should do well.



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THE GARDENS AT STANDEN HOUSE

These are some photos from the gardens at Standen House an Arts and Crafts property in the care of the National trust.

 1 A vibrant corner of the front courtyard

 2 at the side of the house

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We stayed close to the house when going round the gardens due to the constant threat of heavy rain but the gardens were lovely an well worth a visit.

Loved the conservatory and the detail of that appears like a large bird table and a quality version of trellis!


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