Garden visit to The Old Vicarage, Whixley

 

Biddy and Roger welcomed us to their beautiful garden which they started from a virtual blank canvas 57 years ago. As its name implies, The Old Vicarage belonged to the historical church further up the lane, which is also worth a visit. Biddy attended a course at Askham Bryan college and has transformed the space into several delightful areas which gives all year interest. There are many species of rose and Biddy credits their tiptop condition to the application of Uncle Tom’s rose tonic in Autumn and Spring.

Recently a former nearby storage space which received full sun has been planted as prairie garden an orchard and vegetable patch.

 This pot of Phyteuma received a lot of interest

 These beautiful floral arrangements were on the dining table where tea was served

The weather stayed fine and we had a most enjoyable afternoon doing what we like best; wandering round interesting gardens with friends followed by tea and cake.

Next Meeting

19th June: Presentation - Peter Williams. Plant Portraits