This large area has been developed gradually over a number of years. It was part of the field directly behind the house to the right of the woodland area and tilts south-east. Originally a local farmer tilled the soil for me with a tractor as it was mainly rough grass. The soil was not much and weeds were endemic for a couple of years. I planted only potatoes and onions at the beginning. Hours of weeding and tons of manure have now turned the soil into a great place for growing my treasured veggies and flowers. 

This area has progressed from a few beds dug out of the soil with muddy paths to a very formal area with 20 boxed deep beds, gravel paths and seating areas and the whole is surround by an 8foot high privet hedge for shelter. My husband made some cold frames at one end and some lovely obelisks for the sweet peas at the other end. There are three entrances to this garden through arched gateways, the middle being the main entrance, which has a large urn filled with Gypsophilia (Baby's breath) which froths out in all directions

during the Summer.

We now grow all kinds of vegetables in 6 deep beds and raise flowers for planting out and for cutting in the others along with strawberries, raspberries, rhubarb, blueberries, and currants. It is a beautiful place to sit in summer and provides excellent views over the Derwent valley towards Skiddaw mountain. We often have our dinner in this area at night and watch the sun go down behind us.