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An inspiring garden in Somerset.

August 2, 2016 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

I was going to write a post about gardening jobs for August, but that’ll have to wait for a few days because we visited a fabulous garden on our way to Cornwall at the weekend, and I wanted to show it to you.

I’ve had this garden in Somerset in my sights for ages, part of the Hauser and Wirth complex of lovely buildings that includes an art gallery and bar and grill, it’s designed by Piet Oudolf and is full of his trademark big swathes of perennials and grasses. The dreamy drifts of plants not only look fabulous, they’re also designed to support bees, birds and butterflies.

An inspiring garden in Somerset. The Hauser  & Worth garden designed by Piet Oudolf

H&W-rudbeckia

Echinacea Pallida looking like little dancers with skirts of pink petals

blue yellow and mauve flowers

Blue geranium at the front, yellow Achillea and Liatris spikes in the background.

Liatris spicata flowers

Liatris spicata

The building at the end of the garden has views out over the countryside, wouldn’t it be a great place for a party.

H&C-gadn-bldg

H&W-gdn building

H&W-garden building

The Grill does very good food and has hand drawn garden plans up on the wall, along with other art work.

Hauser & Wirth bar and Grill

That’s my husband, looking happy after a lovely brunch and coffee.

 

An inspiring garden in Somerset. Hand drawn garden plan

Piet Oudolf garden plan

See more of Piet Oudolfs planting designs here  for The Highline in New York.

I’ll post about what to do in the garden in August on Thursday, enjoy the rest of the week.

Jill

all photos: Jill Anderson.

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  1. Caro says

    August 3, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Looks like you went at exactly the right time, Jill. I always find Piet Oudolf’s planting schemes heart-stoppingly beautiful (seen at Wisley and at Bury Court) so I really should put this garden visit on my agenda. A brilliant start to your trip to Cornwall – hope the weather is kind for your holiday.

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    • Jill Anderson says

      August 8, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Heart-stoppingly beautiful is the perfect description! Yes put it on your list, it’s an interesting place, and thank you, yes we had a great time, we were at The Port Eliot Festival which is always fabulous.

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