in article , Charlie Pridham
at wrote on 26/10/03 11:55 am:


"Woodspoiler" wrote in
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She has to visit example gardens. Our problem is finding suitable
places, mainly because few publicly accessible gardens (as far as
we can tell) are, or promote themselves as being, in this style.
Also, gardens tend to close in October and this project has to be
completed before they reopen next year. We therefore need to
blitz some worthwhile places this week.

We're looking for suggestions within the scope of a day trip from
the Bristol area, preferably within a 100 mile radius, or a bit
more if it's outstanding.

Thanks in advance.

W.

"The garden House" Buckland (near plymouth) hardly be looking its best at
this time of year though!

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I'd endorse this - excellent suggestion, IMO. It encompasses many styles of
gardening in one area and I don't think another garden could be more
valuable to that form of study.
If Charlie will forgive me for completing his direction-giving, it's The
Garden House at Buckland Monachorum and yes, it's certainly near Plymouth
but its nearest town is Tavistock. From Bristol, straight down the A38,
choose to drive across the moor when you get to Ashburton, zip on to
Ivybridge and turn off there or do the Plymouth route.
And BTW, Charlie, we hear Keith Wiley has or is giving it up; has that
filtered through to you?

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Sacha
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