Oak Tree Garden Bench

The Oak Tree seat is my newest seat. It is situated in the Native Border over the water race, at a place where the dog-path dips down to the water's edge.

oak tree seat (archives)

Scarlet Oaks and Bluebells

It defines the end of the native plantings, and behind it are two Scarlet Oaks under-planted with bluebells and blue aquilegias.

I've used a railway sleeper supported by two columns of old bricks, the same style as several of my other seats. A variegated carex is planted underneath, at the foot of one brick column, and variegated Pittosporums form a screen to one side.

Originally I tried to place the seat in the middle of the garden. I moved it immediately to the water's edge - I love sitting dreamily watching the water flow by. The whole wooden seat, complete with stones artistically placed, is surrounded by a grass-like plant, name unknown!

The Oak Tree Seat - Winter 2004

There are three Roseriae de l'Hay rugosa roses nearby, and a large Fruhlingsmorgen leaning towards one of the oaks. I've planted daffodils and pansies by the path's edge near the Oak trees. But the nicest thing about this seat is the gentle sound of the running water.

The glass-house is just over the race, as is the top lawn and the wood shed (with its cover of rambling pink roses). Duck Lawn (where spring duck families spend a lot of time resting) is also visible through the rugosas.

a cat, a spade and a seat (archives)

Jerome's Favourite Seat

When I take Jerome the cat for walks around the garden she knows we stop and sit here - she'll jump up first and miaow for me to stop.

I think this will soon become one of my favourite places to sit, relax and listen to the watery words and syllables coming from the water race - especially in the late afternoon sun.