Inspiration is everywhere – Cloudhill, Alowyn, Herronswood – all with so many ideas to bring back to Uccello Lane. But of course top of mind is always Edna Walling gardens and the amazing Stonefields by Paul Bangay.

Stonefields by Paul Bangay – Teepees

Stonefields by Paul Bangay – Willow Fence inspiration for kitchen garden

Foliage

Westringia Balls

Alowyn Gardens – Wrought Iron Gate

Alowyn Garden – Gate

Alowyn Gardens

Cloudehill

Cloudehill

Cloudehill – Rosemary Seat

Cloudehill – Elms

Hedges not Fences

Stonefields by Paul Bangay – Veggie Patch

Stonefields by Paul Bangay – Curly Bark Gum

Stonefields by Paul Bangay – Hawthorn hedge

Stonefields by Paul Bangay – Japanese windflowers

Stonefields by Paul Bangay – Garden wall with roses

Stonefields by Paul Bangay – Backdrop

Stonefields by Paul Bangay – Snake waterfall beginning

Another metal archway – very informal but effective

Heronswood from the front formal garden

Heronswood Parterre

Foxgloves at Heronswood

Heronswood – Foxgloves with Echium in the background