As with any garden there are still areas that need to be utilised and “tidied”.  There is an old chicken run at one end of the field and a polytunnel.  As the garden has progressed these areas are no longer in harmony with the rest and need to be “adjusted”.  Now that our three children have left home the need for eggs is not so

great so the chickens have gone.  I have decided that this area will become the new Angel Garden.

It is my intention to enclose the chicken run behind hedging and make a secret enclosed garden behind an old door with a shelter at one end.

The centrepiece of this garden will be a sunken square pond filled with white Zantedeschia watched over by a stone Angel.  The outer borders will be filled with many types of ferns, climbers and hostas and white irises.

Paths will lead around the pond and into the enclosed sheltered seating area at the far end.  A quiet, reflective and slightly monastic area to get away from it all.  Just have to find the money to do it now!

UPDATE January 2009

The Angel garden is completed!

There have been some slight alterations due to circumstances – and money!  We have an Angel in the centre of the garden although it was very difficult to find one.

As it is it is not exactly what I wanted – I may change it in the future. As yet I haven’t been able to source one that I like.  The chicken run has gone and the area is enclosed with trellis while a beech hedge has been planted around it.

Inside at the far end, is what we call the “loggia”.  It has a clear roof to allow the light in for plants that are slightly tender and need protection.  The centre bog area is completed and has been planted with hostas, ferns and white irises. Zantedeschias will be added in the Spring.

The borders are partly planted with shrubs, climbers, ferns, hostas, lily of the valley, and a beautiful lime green Japanese Maple. 

More will be added in the Spring when the overall scheme can be better put together.  Personally, I can’t wait to get stuck in and finish it – but I don’t fancy doing it under 3inches of water.

Early construction photographs