It’s quite a while since we last visited Wildegoose Nursery. It’s a longer drive from Bishop’s Castle than it was from Wenlock. But this is no excuse. It is the most beautiful place, the nursery created in what was once the walled vegetable garden of Millichope Park, Munslow. (You can read the story of all that has been created, plus splendid photos HERE).
The walled garden itself is planted in a series of ‘rooms’, showcasing the nursery’s range of plants for sale. It is only open during the planting season from March to late September. There are umbrella-ed tables and a pleasing cafe serving delicious cakes and lunch-time snacks made from the garden’s produce. And there are some very magnificent Georgian glasshouses which have been restored and once more put to growing.
Every one of those several thousand glass panes had to be replaced. But the reason I’m showing this particular shot, is because there’s a potting bench in view – i.e. to go along with the header bench for Jude’s Bench Challenge. (I also know she knows all about Wildegoose.)
The reason we roused ourselves to go there last week was because one-time Wenlock chum, Mary Elliot, artist and former 20/20 Gallery owner had put on a four-day art exhibition there Drawn from the Earth. She was exhibiting some of her own work too (much of it inspired by the Wildegoose gardens) and we’d hoped for a general catch-up. There will be more of the exhibition in the next post. For now a glimpse of the garden in its autumnal colours:
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And coming up in the next post:
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Oooh. One to visit – definitely – when next we’re in Shropshire.
Definitely, though it’s worth remembering that their weekly opening hours are fairly limited.
Noted. Thanks. It’ll be a while before we’re down your way next though.
I’m enticed b the Blue Bench Tish! And, I’m waiting for the next installment.
I’d better get to work then, Anne. And yes, a very enticing bench.
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This looks wonderful place, Tish
It is, Sue. Lots of scenically decaying flowers too 🙂
oooh, sounds good!
This would be a lovely visit..Wish for closer living ..but …
There is something very comforting about this image…..thank you xx
There is, isn’t there, Janet.
just enough room for one to slip in between Rudbeckias – lovely – I can’t resist walled gardens
Yes, there’s something rather wonderful about them.
Oooh I’m in love with this place thanks for sharing this 💕
It is a v. special place. The gardening couple that have created it have such passion and enthusiasm. But there’s so much work. They have enthusiastic volunteers who help out: an all round good-vibe multiplier effect of a place where volunteer plants are also welcomed.
That blue bench is so inviting especially with the flowers
I was only sorry I couldn’t quite fit in the matching blue salvia that was growing at the further end of the bench. But yes, a lovely spot in the September sunshine.
What a lovely place, and that beautiful blue bench!
I followed the link to visit the gardens Tish. What an amazing place, it would certainly be on my regular visit list if I was in the area. Looking forward to seeing the art.
Follow-up shortly, Pauline. Glad you enjoyed the virtual ‘visit’ on the Wildegoose website.