Back to the Organic Garden

A couple of weeks ago I revisited the Yeo Valley Organic Garden which is situated on the edge of the village of Blagdon. It is the home of the Mead family who created and own the Yeo Valley Company. It is essentially their own private garden and is only open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays.

The design of it has sensitively taken into consideration the backdrop of the surrounding countryside with the Mendips rising above on one side.

Including views across to Blagdon Church.

Then the open skyline with Blagdon reservoir as a backdrop in the other direction.

I make no apologies for this next photo although I have shown this very view before but I think it's worth another look.

There are curiosities such as this little house high up in a tree.

A careful planting of Silver Birch trees is surprisingly effective.

Can you see the clumps of white cyclamen planted in between the trees?

A lot of the flowers in the cutting garden did not stand up to the scorching weather with only a few to see.

The onions have obviously been more successful and were drying in the greenhouse ready for use in the cafe.

Next year I must endeavour to go earlier in the season as I am as yet to see the wildflower meadows in bloom.