An Emily birthday trip in July included a visit to York Gate Garden which, I thought, contained flavours of Tolkien’s Middle Earth. It’s a quirky and memorable oasis where Sally and Emily could revel in their creative thoughts about gardening. The place was founded by the (late) members of the Spencer family in 1951 and over subsequent decades developed into its current format with a dedicated staff of gardeners and volunteers. Perennial (a horticultural charity) have looked after the site since 1994.
I’d heard the phrase “garden rooms” before and finally fully appreciated it here. Hedges of yew and beech separate small areas which are strangely distinctive, so you feel you are visiting a series of gardens rather than just one. There are formal sections, streams, places to rest, views to inspire wonder and suddenly, a meadow. Well worth feasting your senses for a couple of hours (and feeding your belly if you have time to spend at the café.)
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