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New Gardens with Historic Themes |
| The Trust's Conservation Committee has supported the creation of new gardens at different locations throughout Hampshire: |
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Queen
Eleanor's Garden, Winchester |
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Physic
Garden, Petersfield This garden was given to the Hampshire Gardens Trust in 1988 and part of it is laid out with beds of herbs in a formal geometic pattern typical of 17th century physic gardens. It is set in an ancient walled burgage plot behind the High Street and had been planted in the style of John Goodyer, the distinguished 17th century botanist, who lived in Petersfield. Features include a small knot garden, a topiary walk in an orchard area under-planted with wild flowers, a rose bower with shrub roses and a sundial and terracotta urns. Many of the plants would have been grown in the 17th century. |
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Townhill
Park Garden, Southampton This is a Jekyll garden which was renovated with the help and support of the Trust. It is currently maintained by group of volunteers and opened to the public a few times each year. |
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Dean
Garnier Garden, Winchester The beautiful Dean Garnier Garden hidden away in the cloisters of Winchester Cathedral is open to the public every day of the year, free of charge. It is a quiet place of respite for all with an unparalleled view of the Cathedral. The Hampshire Gardens Trust was invited to coordinate the development of the Garden in 1995 and it consists of three garden 'rooms'. The Friends of the Dean Garnier Garden now care for the garden. |
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The
Crescent Garden, Alverstoke This garden is the re-creation of a Regency garden and the restoration of an ornamental boundary wall and railing. The planning and design of the scheme was informed by the careful study of historical maps and the garden was awarded Green Flag status in 2004. It is looked after by the Friends of the Crescent Garden. |
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The
Porter's Garden, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Since Spring 2000 the Friends of the Porter's Garden have been planning, digging and planting this historic garden situated in Portsmouth Dockyard. The flower beds follow principles of eighteenth century design. Exotic and useful plants commerate voyages of naval exploration and plant-finding. Herbs for everyday ailments link the garden to /Mary Rose/ and /Victory/. Two wrought iron gates made by Peter Clutterbuck, with the yew hedge, complete the enclosed feel of the original Porter’s Garden site. Sculptor Roger Stephens installed three sculptured granite seats in 2005. Each has the shape of the cross section of the hull of one of the three historic ships, /Mary Rose/, /HMS Victory/ and /HMS Warrior 1860/. |
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Westbury
Manor Garden, Fareham The large windows at the back of Westbury Manor Museum look out onto the Victorian style public garden which was funded by Fareham Borough Council and Hampshire County Council. The design of the garden is loosely based on the 1850's when there was a great interest in garden design and when many new plants were being introduced into this country from far flung places across the world. The garden is laid out as a compass rose with England (the house) at its centre with plants from South East Asia, the Pacific, China, and North America in the borders. Many of these plants may be familiar to the keen gardener of today but were new and exciting in the 19th century. The garden contains many of the features associated with Victorian gardens such as a Cottage Garden, Ribbon Borders, circular island beds, Rose Beds and Rose arbour, gravel walks, urns, and a sundial. |
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King
John's Garden, Romsey The history of the site of King John's House and gardens can be traced back to the late 1530s when King Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries. The house and land then belonged to the Romsey Benedictine nunnery. The area has been transformed into a series of gardens and is supported by a Friends' Group. |
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Hyde
Abbey Garden, Winchester Hyde Abbey Garden is a memorial garden commemorating the last known resting place of King Alfred the Great, his Queen Ealswith and their son Edward the Elder. The Trust has been involved in supporting the project since its inception. The garden was designed by Kim Wilkie Associates and is in its last phase. The current project is its lighting and funding for this is being sought. |
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