I've wanted to visit this garden for some time, having seen it featured in various articles about seaside gardening. As a seaside gardener myself, I was keen to see how the owners had planted in these often hostile conditions. One of the biggest challenges, I think, is creating a windbreak without spoiling the sea view. At Chygurno, plants complement the view, and are chosen for their robust qualities.
The gardens cover about three acres, with paths zigzagging down from the house towards the valley below. On entering the garden, an honesty box awaits your fee, showing there is still trust in the world.
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| Huw, always the gentleman, helps Mother down the many steps at Chygurno |
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| I actually really like gorse, especially its coconut scent. |
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| These two chappies had free run of the garden |
At times Martin, this garden looks so tropical. It is hard to believe these photos were taken in England. I was reminded of the California coast. Thank you for sharing this spectacular view!
ReplyDeleteVery exotic isn't it, reminded me a bit of Fairchild in Florida. California coast is high on my hitlist for future holidays!
DeleteThe clouds and the mists just adds to its lovely atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteYes this was a pretty misty afternoon, the only cloudy day of the holiday, but it did seem to lend it a special atmosphere.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing those views of the garden. The Gulf Stream is wonderful, is it not. I think California, in the U.S. has similar plants, but not quite.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about the Gulf Stream. I wish my seaside garden benefitted from it!
DeleteI love Cornwall. So many beautiful gardens.
ReplyDeleteHi Martin, what an amazing beautiful garden with absolutely stunning views! What is really fascinating to me is that there is not too much blooming, but still there is such a variety of color, textures, shapes that the garden is so interesting to look at and there is so much to discover. Again, another example of English garden art! Thanks for the great tour I enjoyed it very much!
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I have great respect for gardeners like this who have such an understanding of foliage. Very clever.
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