It is a privilege to know Ken Milner, a gentle creative man with deep rooted sensibilities for the past in and around Much Wenlock. He is a treasure house of information on country lore, on the families who have lived for generations below Wenlock Edge, and on the novels of Shropshire writer Mary Webb which, incidentally, he only learned to read at the age of thirty five. He built the house you can see in the video, and he created this beautiful garden which brings joy to all who see it. Graham passes it twice a day, driving to and from work. It is a floral threshold between the town and Wenlock Edge.
Ken also paints, makes sculptures, and is a poet and storyteller. Here, though, is his living creation – his garden. The video content was created by Ken and Wenlock poet, Paul Francis, and the whole filmed by Silva Productions, a Midlands production company. You are in for a treat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23lgFSQzvTw
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Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful world of Ken Milner. A life well lived, indeed. I will reblog:)
Thank you very much for the re-blog, Janet. I knew you would like this post.
Reblogged this on My Life as an Artist (2) and commented:
This is a very special blog about a life well lived. It shows the beauty of a real English garden. and is a Must Watch. Janet.
Beautiful, a treat indeed … and what a happy, contented face.
Absolutely. Ken is a star.
Ah … brought a tear to my eye. Reminded me so much of my grandfather, Joe, and his garden; his gentle manner, the veggies, the colour of the soil, the greenhouse ( he had one similar and a potting shed). My grandparents lived in Royston, in Hertfordshire ( where I was born, incidentally).
Lovely film and a smashing post,Tish.
Glad you liked it Ark. It’s a little film that gets right to the heart of the things that really count.
thank you for the YouTube link, Tish, a real paradise, indeed!
Glad you liked it, Frizz. With all the mayhem going on in the world, it’s good to know that there are many havens cared for by people who care.
What a beautiful and heart-warming life. It’s always nice to see people happy and content with the beauty around them.
Thank you for your comment, Nicholas. Ken is such a joyous individual, and yes it is heartening to see someone so happy in his small domain. It is a path most of us might tread too, each in our own way.
Great watching this with my first cup of coffee. What a treat. Thank you.
You are most welcome, lopez.
What a joy to see!
Isn’t it just. Thanks for commenting.
And many thanks for the re-blog. Hope it cheers up some more people 🙂
Actually, it was the Nice Family I re-blogged on my history site!
Well thank you for that, Sarah. I’m just over on your blog First Night Design so thanks for leading me here.
Pleasure! I hope you enjoy your visit.
Yes, I did indeed. I will be back!
Have bookmarked to savour later when the mood is right for such marvellous meanderings – thank you for sharing this Tish – a real treat
Tish, that was quite a treat! Loved it.
Glad you liked it, Noel. A glimpse of Shropshire life, the past carried forwards by rare people such as Ken.
That was indeed a treat! Thank you for sharing!
Such a lovely garden and amazing gardener. Thanks for sharing!
Very beautiful and loved his garden sprites. Shall now have to go off and discover Mary Webb.
Glad you liked this. Mary Webb is rather a forgotten writer, something of a mystic. She lived in Much Wenlock as a teenager. She roots her stories in the rural communities of Shropshire; folklore and superstitions strand through the narratives. Virago republished some her novels a while ago – Gone to Earth being one. I did a post on this and the making of the Hollywood Film version ‘Jennifer Jones comes to Wenlock’.
Thanks for the info. Have made a note and shall plague our local librarian.
50 years, lots of work and love, quite moving…. Thank you, Tish!
It’s quite something, isn’t it – a lifetime’s creation.
Beautiful English cottage garden so much love has been put into it by Ken Milner, what a lovely gentle man he is. Thanks for sharing it Tish
It’s a pleasure to share this, PP. And you are so right about the love that Ken has put into his garden.
This is beautiful. The images and music work so well together with Ken’s words. Just lovely.
Glad you liked it, Su.