Sometime within the last few months there has been a not-so-subtle shift in our mindset about the future of Willow Greens Farm, from “English Themed Garden” to full on “English Garden”. Gone are the days of loosey-goosey low-concept planting plans, we’ve entered an era of Gertrude Jekyll-based beds, Capability Brown-like vistas, and Roy Strong-ish ambitions. At least for this week, or until funds and energy are depleted. In a broader sense I think it reflects the realization that at our age you may have to live with the compromises you make until the end of your days. So think before you settle.
Yes to the James Parker sculpture! Wow to the beech hedge! Gardening is ALWAYS the journey but it's also the dreams. A tip of my gardening hat to a fellow dreamer.
We will keep our fingers crossed. The challenge with sculpture is that you can’t buy it small for a reasonable price and then grow it on! You have to go big or not at all
Yes to the James Parker sculpture! Wow to the beech hedge! Gardening is ALWAYS the journey but it's also the dreams. A tip of my gardening hat to a fellow dreamer.
We will keep our fingers crossed. The challenge with sculpture is that you can’t buy it small for a reasonable price and then grow it on! You have to go big or not at all
Wow! What an amazing undertaking! I'm excited to watch that beech hedge grow over the coming years!
Thanks! I’m hoping that proper care doesn’t morph into unhealthy obsession.