On an unseasonably warm autumnal day, with a few friends and Charlie the dog we enjoyed the beautiful russet tones and floral surprises of this Edwardian garden.
The strong reds and yellows of autumn appeared even brighter against the grey backdrop of a misty day.
Due to the lack of any really cold weather so far this year there were still some remnants of summer lingering in the rose garden and herbaceous borders, a slightly faded memory of the blue skies and bright colours that had been there before.
As the plants recede into a mass of russet colours and the flowers fade, the structure of the garden begins to reveal itself. This garden was set out as a collection of "garden rooms" a phrase that is now fashionable in garden design. It means as you walk around the space you find surprises around every corner.
