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Ken went to visit the Old Vicarage at East Ruston, Norfolk, to see the garden created by Alan Gray.
The gardens expanded from 2 acres in 1989 with the purchase of additional land and gardening at scale began to form the core of these specular gardens.
Ken says:
Everywhere you go in this garden is a vista for you to take in.
There are many varied planting schemes such as the Desert Wash garden full of plants able to thrive with little on no watering (Part 3 of the audio tour, below, for this garden).
Ken says:
Close to the house the containers which adorn the terraces are all planted in a theme. All this requires lots of watering.
Alan claims the best way to water is by hand which he does with a watering can, – two gallons or four gallons (depending on the tub size) – that way you know how much water each container is getting. Don’t forget a good liquid feed weekly.
Have you been to the Old Vicarage in Norfolk? Post a comment below and tell us what planting you most enjoyed whilst at the gardens >>>
Ken takes listeners on a short tour around some of the Old Vicarage with Alan Gray.
For more information on visiting the Old Vicarage gardens click here.
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