plants by design - Thorp Arch Hall was designed by John Carr in 1750. The East Wing was our home for 14 years during which time we developed the gardens

Thorp Arch Hall was designed by John Carr in 1750. The East Wing was our home for 14 years during which time we developed the gardens

plants by design - The plan illustrates the main features of the gardens which are about 1 acre in extent

The plan illustrates the main features of the gardens which are about 1 acre in extent

plants by design - We created a range of inter-connected spaces with varying atmospheres

We created a range of inter-connected spaces with varying atmospheres

plants by design - We responded to the history of the site and to the architecture through the organisation of shapes and use of local materials

We responded to the history of the site and to the architecture through the organisation of shapes and use of local materials

plants by design - We opened the garden regularly for the National Gardens Scheme and for groups interested in the art of garden design

We opened the garden regularly for the National Gardens Scheme and for groups interested in the art of garden design

plants by design - Living sculpture defines spaces that contain more ephemeral plants providing seasonal interest

Living sculpture defines spaces that contain more ephemeral plants providing seasonal interest

plants by design - The bridge provides a crossing point, a viewing point and a garden feature

The bridge provides a crossing point, a viewing point and a garden feature

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plants by design - Alliums, geranium phaeum, trollius chinensus and cornus controversa

Alliums, geranium phaeum, trollius chinensus and cornus controversa

plants by design - The rear courtyard takes advantage of the stable yard with original paving. It is defined by clipped yew and pleached hornbeam

The rear courtyard takes advantage of the stable yard with original paving. It is defined by clipped yew and pleached hornbeam

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plants by design - Clipped ligustrum jonandrum

Clipped ligustrum jonandrum

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plants by design - A covered canopy provides an effective area for wining and dining

A covered canopy provides an effective area for wining and dining

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plants by design - The front garden; a grid of clipped box enclosed by tapestry beech hedges

The front garden; a grid of clipped box enclosed by tapestry beech hedges

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plants by design - Long view from the front door to the paddock. It is accentuated by false perspective through narrowing of the grass path

Long view from the front door to the paddock. It is accentuated by false perspective through narrowing of the grass path

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plants by design - East Wing garden is featured extensively in both of these publications

East Wing garden is featured extensively in both of these publications

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