Thenford: The Creation of an English Garden

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In their own words, Michael and Anne Heseltine describe the ups and downs of how they set about transforming and expanding a wild, overgrown and often dilapidated woodland into the magnificent garden they have today. The beauty of having spring and rose gardens, as well as woodland walks and water gardens, is that ‘every day is different, each bit of the garden has its moment’, observes Anne. In such idyllic circumstances, the Heseltines are more enamoured of their garden than ever, and more determined to spend as much time there as they can. At the thought, I surmise, of large family groups with screaming toddlers and a pram carving its way across the grass, a cloud crosses Michael’s face. Do you remember, when we lived at Wilton Crescent, we used to walk back from the House of Commons with your heavies, and presumably they weren’t doing their stuff this time.

They did what they believed in, and the consequences will one day be evident,” Michael says, and falls silent again. EXCLUSIVEKate is reunited with her three children for the first time in two weeks after leaving hospital. The woman in question was a poor choice for the job, Lady Heseltine thinks: “I forget her name, but she is married to … Alan . Today, the garden at Thenford has an arboretum which contains more than 3,500 different species of trees and shrubs, including rare plants which were wild-collected by well known plantsmen including Roy Lancaster OBE, Allen Coombes, Keith Rushforth and Chris Chadwell.Written in both their voices, each taking different chapters, with warmth, amusing anecdotes and respect for the people who have helped advise and craft it' Garden Design Journal. We’re meeting the day after David Cameron’s former spin doctor Craig Oliver’s incendiary diaries were splashed across the Mail on Sunday, revealing the bitter divides that the referendum created in the government, and putting the boot into Brexiteers such as Boris Johnson. Oh, God, the little man who’s slightly in disgrace now, but I imagine that’s why she was given the job. The beautifully illustrated book has over 320 pages with both professional photographs and private family images. These high-quality greeting cards offer a unique and intriguing glimpse into British political history, making them a must-have for history enthusiasts and collectors alike.

We started with an aviary, then there was this little stream, and then we made some ponds …” On the list goes. The garden at Thenford has an arboretum which contains more than 3,500 different species of trees and shrubs, including rare plants which were wild-collected by well known plantsmen including Roy Lancaster OBE, Allen Coombes, Keith Rushforth and Chris Chadwell.

It is also well-known for its sculpture garden, which has an eclectic collection of work ranging from a white marble Tazza fountain to an enormous statue of Lenin. Although the monumental Lenin head that once stood atop the KGB building in Latvia steals the show for me. This momentous occasion led to an intriguing scenario: a mirror image of Anne being installed at No. Beautifully illustrated over 320 pages with both professional photographs and private family images, this personal story of the creation of an extraordinary garden will delight horticultural experts and novices alike. Gayle King shares video of Oprah Winfrey reading to her grandson Luca in a sweet 70th birthday tribute.