Well, the blizzards continue here at the Scottish Country Garden. The snow that arrived on Tuesday morning is still here, and the high winds tonight are blowing it and some new stuff off the fields across the roads in flowing icing sugar waves. Overnight and tomorrow, more is due. The Garden continues in its state of suspended animation for another week, when perhaps there will be signs of spring. So, rather than show you yet more pictures of snowscapes, I thought it might be appropriate to talk about…ice houses! A few weeks ago, the family visited Dalkeith Palace (see Going Gothic). Hidden in the grounds is an ice house.Built in the late 18th Century, it stored ice and kept foods refrigerated for the Palace. It is 15 metres (50 ft) wide and 10m (33 ft) deep and situated on a north facing slope, dug into the hillside, where the sunlight won’t reach…
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“My garden is, I think and hope, a happy one.”
Source: National Trust website
The Thames Barrier Park was opened in November 2000 and provides a new focal point for Newham residents and attraction for visitors to south-east London
The riverside area was redeveloped and landscaped with fountains, family areas, flower gardens and tended lawns.
The park has helped to significantly regenerate the area.
The project started in 1995 and was completed in November 2000.
The award-winning Thames Barrier Park is situated in Silvertown on the north bank of the Thames and has stunning views of the flood barrier. Set within 22 acres of greenery, this unique urban oasis features fountains, gardens, wildflower meadows, a children’s play area and a 5-a-side football/basketball court.
In 1995 the London Docklands Development Corporation launched an international competition to create a new riverside park. The winning consortium was architect Patel Taylor in collaboration with Group Signers and engineers Ove Aarum.
Lord Mayor of London, the Rt Hon Richard Nichols planted the first tree in January 1998 and the park was opened by the Mayor of London in November 2000.
One of the park’s most imaginative and attractive features is The Green Dock which was created by renowned horticulturalist Alain Cousseran and Alain Provost.
A 1km circuit of the boundary paths takes you to the Visitor Pavilion Coffee Shop where refreshments are available.
Thames Barrier Park is accessible to those with disabilities.’
‘Harlow Carr is a garden dominated by water, stone and woodland and is very much part of the surrounding Yorkshire landscape.
We seek to push the boundaries of design and planting styles, creating displays that are beautiful but sometimes provocative. Careful gardening techniques, reflecting our respect for the environment, ensures that wildlife will flourish in the garden.’ (RHS website)
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