Tag Archives: Dunham Massey

The Winter Garden

Posted on 05/01/2019 by The Gardens Trust

An after-dark trip to see the winter light show at Anglesey Abbey just before Christmas made me think about the origins of gardens especially designed and planted for the more inhospitable months of the year. There are plenty of them … Continue reading →

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Mounts and Mounds 1: reusing the past

Posted on 12/09/2015 by The Gardens Trust

There’s nothing like a good view, and if you don’t have one naturally why not create one? Don’t have high ground? No problem – create it artificially. Although man-made hills are often associated with fortifications – think motte and bailey castle – … Continue reading →