Never refuse an opportunity to visit Sissingurst. Few places achieve l'état de grace enjoyed here. The small but perfect gardens were created in-between wars by the vibrant and intelligent Vita Sackville-West. You may know her fiction or her poetry.
Vita wrote regularly about creating her garden, and had she lived today, would most certainly have been the kind of girl to have a blog. She and her husband, a writer and politician, planned and sculpted a garden which combines a formal side that suited his classical tastes, and an informal air to match her romanticism.
This weekend the gardeners had left a helpful message explaining what to look out for.
But if you were to visit in the summer you would see the famous white garden
and admire the view from the top of the tower
Moment like these are too precious not to be savoured.
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How stunning! The daffs and crocuses are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSissinghurst is way up on my list of must see's Sharon. I loved the blackboard notes the gardening team left!
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
oh how i love sissinghurst!
ReplyDeleteam always there in september and the late season garden is magical and devoid of the summer crowds. thank you for the spring tour.....i can almost smell the earth parting for the daffs
debra
Welcome back Sharon!I love that wonderful garden.
ReplyDeleteLa signora Vita deve essere stata una donna meravigliosa e molto interessante!
(You see, this time I have left my comment both in English and Italian).
A presto,
FRa
Sissinghurst is on my to-visit list!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures you showed here!
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Greet
Sharon, I love this post. I quickly went off to google Sissinghurst and was delighted to see it is a National Trust site. I am a member and have put this on my list. Vita sounds intriguing and what a great portrait. I agree, she looks like a woman to be reckoned with. I got a kick out of the 'Helpful Messages' board. I come across these often and decided it is one of those charming 'English' things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments on my post and the tip on the bagpipes. I agree, I should be very worried as he collects music CD's of just bagpipe music...oh dear!
Jeanne :)
Absolutely beautiful. Certainly moments to be savoured. I can't tell you how delighted I am to have received your comment and so discovered your blog. Your writing is so gracious and interesting and I look forward to reading more. Oh, and by the way, I too think Jamie Oliver is a wonderful human being - we need more like him! Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteShe was one of my great loves when creating my gardens. Always wished I had a rolling backyard I could parterre up in boxwood. Nevertheless, she influenced my white garden and the small sense of order in my hill hugging borders. Thank you...lovely reminder. Trish
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