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Norton Priory
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It was another day of rain. We didn't let it stop us from enjoying all the views inside this 2 1/2 acre double walled garden. This garden is over 200 years old! Over the years this garden has received care from many hands and that created deviations from the original design. Currently it is owners maintain the garden by trying to reincorporate some of the old design with new elements that will bring new people to the garden. |
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This is the original gardener's cottage that is now used as the welcome and entrance to the garden. (It is common for English Gardens to accommodate the gardener who took care of the property). |
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One of the Park Rangers introduces us to the Medlar Tree in the Fruit Arbor. The fruit of this tree, upon rotting, is commonly eaten here in the UK. Most of the group couldn't comprehend that it might actually taste good… |
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Inside the rose arbour, with heavily scented roses, was one of the most pleasing parts of the garden. We were all glad that this original structure of the design was kept. Standing underneath it, surrounded with the perfume made everyone feel that we wish we could grow roses like the English in Ohio! |
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