The building certainly needed repainting on the outside and now looks really smart. The interior has had a makeover too, very much befitting it's noble past.
The gardens have not been neglected, new colourful shrubs have been planted and surrounded with a security netting to protect them. These should provide colour to the garden throughout the winter too.
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| Anti-Rabbit security netting for new shrubs |
Bedding plants comprising of Marigolds, Salvias, Geraniums and Lobelia have been planted in the 'old' fountain. Seven new standard roses have also been planted. Some have not taken as well as expected despite good watering and feed. It may be that they will recover ready for next year which is a shame but, four out of the seven are growing nicely and should produce some wonderful English rose flowers.
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| One of the newly planted standard roses |
Campanula's have been planted in one of the lawn beds. I believe it's a plant that rabbits don't like the taste of but having said that they have been having a 'nibble' but most of them remain untouched. If the plants get the chance to develop and grow then they will self seed and become a regular feature.
The Birthday Celebration day is going to be an all day event and will have an Edwardian theme. Guests have been invited to join the residents and staff who will be entertained by a Church Choir and a Brass Band. There will be strawberries and cream available along with cucumber sandwiches, all very English! It should be a fantastic day with some surprises, we all have our fingers crossed for good weather.
