Willow Tree Lawn

At the back of the Willow Tree I've kept this small enclosed lawn, which is delightfully warm and shady in summer. When the surrounding rhododendrons fill out and the Oak trees grow taller I hope this lawn will become a more secret place.

Enclosed Lawn

It will be fun seeing what exact colours these rhododendrons are next spring - they haven't yet flowered.

Footnote - 2007

Two important things. First - the rhododendrons have now flowered, and they are an amazing collection of warm fruit salad colours. And secondly - some brightly painted turquiose blue garden seats are about to be installed in this quiet, contemplative space. Yippee!