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TO HILLTOP
GARDEN
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the summer the south facing garden here at Hilltop is a
gorgeous riot of colour and scent, the 250 year old
thatched cottage barely visible amongst the greenery and
flowers. Unusual and interesting annuals and perennials
alongside traditional and familiar plants like phlox,
roses, asters and dahlias boldly combine to make a
spectacular display. |
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The
focus of the garden is a massive oak around which the
garden curves and flows, the paths and borders
meandering away from the shade into the sun fill every
corner with interest and surprise. |
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wildlife pond to the left, tubs, troughs and hanging
baskets in front of the cottage and an arbour covered
with roses, sweet peas and clematis runs the breadth of
the garden and draws the eye over the boundary hedge and
surrounding farmland to the Dorset Downs. |
The
garden is so well screened from the lane, that on
entering through the little latch gate visitors get the
impression of a tardis with the garden opening out in
all directions. |
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The
whole garden is a haven for more than just visitors with
butterflies and bees amongst the flowers while the skies
above are filled with swooping swallows and house
martins.
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The
garden has been featured on TV, most recently on ITV's
Garden Makers with Joe Swift.
Articles on the garden have appeared in many
publications both local and as far away as Japan, PERIOD
LIVING August 2007, being the most recent.Brian
& Josse Emerson. Hilltop. Woodville. Stour
Provost. Gillingham. Dorset SP85LY
Tel:01747 838512
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