Formerly the home of David MacLean, Baron Blencathra, PC, the property is currently on the market.
“Set in the lee of the Northern Fells and on the bank of the Caldew, enjoying views into the wider landscape, notably Carrock Fell. The garden surrounds a former Cumbrian farmhouse and outbuildings with a good range of planting: mixed shrub and perennial borders;
woodland and meadow grass areas; extensive rockery.”
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The dry garden looked specatular.
The pond which is fed by runoff from the fields above is currently 'dry' but damp enough to allow stunning Japanese Water Irises, Iris ensata to bloom.
These fabulous plants are easy to grow if you can produce the right conditions: full sun / or part shade, in humus rich, medium to wet, acidic soils. They love moisture-retentive soils and thrive in standing water, up to 6 in. deep (15 cm), during their growing season.
I going togive them another go!
“100% natural growing medium made from sheep muck, wool, sawdust and farmers expertise. Fantastic soil improver, boosting drainage in heavy clay soil. Increases worm activity to aerate the soil with slow-releasing nitrogen, high in potassium phosphate and all essential trace elements needed for plant welfare giving it the correct balance for all stages of plant growth.”
www.ewegrow.co.uk
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| Courtesy of Tim B |
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| Courtesy of Tim B |
