…well. Thomas has 120 different oak species planted out now. Quite a collection but the best stand out – Quercus rhysophylla and Quercus semicarpifolia especially. 2016 – CHW Early to…

…brown but the twigs and stems are still alive. We had always been told that this species is borderline hardy. Originally a gift from Thomas Methuen-Campbell. Quercus liebmannii Beside it…

…of the new rockery border. Actinidia kolomitka covering a wall. Actinidia kolomitka Actinidia kolomitka Cutting the ribbon with Terence, Lizzie and Thomas. Big speech. Cutting the ribbon Cutting the ribbon…

…Rhododendron irrorata anthosphaerum just coming out below the Main Ride. Rhododendron irrorata anthosphaerum Rhododendron irrorata anthosphaerum Rhododendron barbatum now fully out with Edward Farmer and Thomas Methuen-Campbell looking on admiringly….