We have been meaning to visit Scampston Hall Gardens for a while and on Friday actually made it and what's more the weather was kind to us.
There is plenty to see at Scampston. We started our tour with a wander around the walled gardens.
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Plantsman's walk |
Within the walls of the garden are various garden rooms enclosed by a series of clipped yew hedges.
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Perennial meadow and conservatory |
The central area is the Perennial Meadow which is dominated by the newly renovated conservatory and a central fountain.
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Perennial meadow |
The beds are planted with butterflies and bees in mind and although the perennial season is drawing to a close there was still plenty to see. A feature of the walled garden is that plants are either individually labelled or a planting plan is posted nearby.
The conservatory houses a display of pelargoniums and also various exhibitions including a replica head gardener's office where all the artefacts are numbered and listed.
Can you guess what this is?
other garden rooms include a cut flower and a vegetable garden.
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Cut Flower Garden |
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Vegetable Garden |
After lunch in the restaurant we explore the hall gardens and parkland trails.
I am just including a short sample of the photos that we took here.
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Rock garden and hall |
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Rock garden |
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Lake from Palladian bridge |
A Palladian bridge overlooks the main lake and there are plenty of majestic, mature trees to enjoy
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Upper part of lake with cascade |
The less formal end of the lake is complete with a cascade.
Of course there was a plant sale and you wouldn't expect us to come away empty handed would you.
We bought a red helenium for the red and yellow border. The rain on the flowers is an additional feature added yesterday when the weather prevented a planned plot visit.
The plants for sale had a descriptive label similar to those used in the garden.
The plants for sale had a descriptive label similar to those used in the garden.
As usual we took lots of photos and video.
I have set up a couple of photo albums containing some photos that we took here.
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and Martyn's videos of the Walled garden and Parkland are below.
If you're interested - take a look.
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So very lovely, Sue--what a remarkable place.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed our visit, Sue.
DeleteWhat a wonderful place - that conservatory is something! I have no idea what that wooden holey gadget is...perhaps to sort seeds.
ReplyDeleteIt's actually a ceramic gadget, Margaret and Malar has the answer.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous place. In my dreams - post winning the Lottery of course - that's the kind of garden I'd like. But thankfully with all that Lottery dosh I could afford to pay a full team of gardeners :)
ReplyDeleteBut you have a similar place already, Jayne :-)
DeleteIt looks like a beautiful placer to visit x
ReplyDeleteIt was, Jo.
DeleteBeautiful photos, I love visiting gardens for inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo do I, Hannah
DeleteBeautiful garden! Is it a seedling tray? Just a wild guess!
ReplyDeleteYour wild guess is absolutely correct, Malar.
DeleteI bet you could spend weeks there! What a fascinating place, I wouldn't mind visiting one day. Love your Helenium, a lovely shade of red.xxx
ReplyDeleteWe will be back, Dina especially now we know that RHS members have free access on a Friday :-)
DeleteWe visited several years ago, Piet Oudolf at his best. Good restaurant to.
ReplyDeleteYes we had a good lunch, Brian
DeleteIts a while since I've been there and this has prompted me that I must go again. I love the perennial planting. But it really has so many features. Great photos
ReplyDeleteWe must go when the perenniaks are at their peak, Annie
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