A space for tradition
A familiar sight in old walled gardens, formal rows of vegetables, herbs and flowers are grown together in mixed beds, edged with step-over fruit trees. There are practical as well as traditional techniques and ideas to inspire, from no-dig growing to succession sowing. Unusual cultivars feature too.
A herbal garden to the west contains a diverse range of plants used for dyeing, teas and tinctures, beauty and perfume as well as medicine. Some are familiar, such as rosemary and oregano while others are less so, such as safflower and chicory. This area provides herbs and edible flowers for the Bridgewater Café, and is an excellent resource for learning and education.