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Hunting Brook Gardens NewsletterAugust 2013
In This Issue
Garden is looking good!
John Grimshaw's visit
Hunting Brook Open Day
GLDA Day Out
Top 5 plants for August
Wildcraft summer camp
Plantperson refresher day
Vibrational Remedies
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In my ten years gardening in Hunting Brook this was by far thevery best summer weather we had. What a pleasure it was tophotograph the gardens at dawn and actually feel warm followedby yoga and breakfast on the terrace and then garden in thatdelightful balmy weather.
Garden is looking good!
We open every week from Wednesday till Sunday - just textahead on 087 285 6601 to make sure the gates are open and Dorisis ready to greet you! The gardens are now in full bloom with the main color theme beingpinks, oranges, reds, purples and lots of cerise! The show stoppersare Lobelia 'Hadspen Purple' with its spiky flowers leading the eyethrough the garden, Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans' giving the pinkcloud effect and I exciting range of Dahlias incliding Dahlia 'PurpleGem', Dahlia 'Hillcrest Royal' and Dahlia coccinea var Palmeri.
Hunting Brook Gardens by dak photography
John Grimshaw's visit to Hunting Brook
Lovely write up!Thank you so much to JohnGrimshaw for such a wonderfulwrite up in his blog on HuntingBrook. Its worth joining his blogas it packed full of fantastic infoand photos Click here for John'sBlog
Hunting Brook Special Sunday Open Day
One for you're diary Hunting Brook GardensSpecial Open Day Sunday 25th Aug 2013 11.00 -5.30pm.
Hunting Brook Garden in full flower. Join Jimi at 2p.m. for a free class on his top 25 plants for latesummer including notes.PLUS End of season plant sale.Tea/coffee luscious cake available in tea room.Bring along your picnic and enjoy a walk in the woods.Adults €6, children free.
GLDA Day Out to Hunting Brook
Join us on the GLDA's SocialDay at Hunting Brook Gardenswith Jimi & June BlakeThe day will begin with a 2 hourclass in the gardens at themagnificent Hunting BrookGardens with Jimi Blake - 'Newand exciting plants to use in
Monarda 'On Parade'
Dahlia coccinea Var Palmeri
garden designs and how to create spectacular combinations' .Plant list included.Tea/coffee and cakes will be served on the terrace and a bring youown picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the garden, before heading to Junefor a guided tour of her spectacular garden. When: Saturday August 24th Start 10:30am finish approx15:30pmWhere: Hunting Brook Gardens, Lamb Hill, Blessington, Co. Wicklow.Cost: €15 Payable to the GLDA or on the day (please register your interest inadvance)Contact - Annette McCoy Administrator on 01 2940092
Top 5 plants for August
I hope you enjoy reading about
my top 5 plants for late summer.
It's not easy to decide which are
the best from so many wonderful
plants that flower at this time of
year. If your garden has gone dull
now is the time to learn what you
can add in for this time next year.
Dahlia coccinea Var PalmeriUpright, branching stems, that are clothed with handsome, rich green
serrated leaves, are crowned with small clusters of yellow-centered,
burnt orange flowers. These flowers are reasonably large, and their
vivid colour makes them really stand out from the crowd. I got this
from Avon bulbs mail order catalogue.
onarda 'On Parade' I decided to trial 10 different
Monarda's and see which
preformed the best. 'On Parade'
was the winner followed by
'Othello', 'Garden View Scarlet,
'Balance', and 'Jacob Kline' all are
mildew resistant.'On Parade has
whorls of magenta crimson
flowers, Grow in good, moisture
retentive heavy soil, in sun . Lovely mildew resistant winter
silhouettes.
Persicaria microcephala 'Purple Fantasy'
Persicaria microcephala'Purple Fantasy'
Thalictrum delavayi 'Splendide'
Stunning, arrow-shaped green
leaves with echoing purple arrow
inside; mainly grown for its
remarkable foliage. I found this in
a wonderful Nursery called
Hessefof in Holland last year.
Hunting Brook seems to be the
only places selling it in Ireland
and the UK!
Thalictrum delavayi 'Splendide'
This giant meadow rue fromFrench heuchera breeder,Thierry Delabroye, popped up asa garden seedling resulting froma midnight rendezvous betweenthe Chinese Thalictrum delavayiand Thalictrum elegans. Theresult is a 9' tall stalk, with thetop 3' a massive 4' wide cloud-like cluster of lavender-pinkdangling flowers starting in lateJune and continuing until latesummer. Because of the
immense floral weight staking is recommended. Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans'This is the plant that that creates the stunning cloud
Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans
effect in the main garden in Hunting Brook. I bought one
of these from Mount Venus Nursery two years ago andkept dividing it till it gave this floating cloud effect. It willdo best in full sun and moisture retentive soil.
WILDCRAFT SUMMER Camp
Your kids will finish this week
with a new curiosity about nature
and will have creative tools to go
outdoors and make fun for
themselves! We look at nature
connection as a bundle with
many threads, pull on one and you will feel the pull from all; from
crafting with willow to using Swedish Firesteel, from foraging wild
medicines and planting seeds to wildlife tracking.
We are highly experienced facilitators who can offer your child unique
and life-changing insight into the natural world while having a lot of
fun! Suitable for children from age 6 to 15, your child will be in a clan
with their peers, with larger group activities woven in during the week-
long programme. They will experience each of the following:
Bushcraft and Nature AwarenessWild apothecary, foraging and treesThe Art of Nature - crafting from willow, planting, hunting mini-beasts
Over the week, they will have time to really explore the fantasticsurroundings at Huntingbrook Gardens; the woodlands, standingstones, river and gardens.
Clan age groups are: Teens 13-15, 9-12's, and 6-8's.Dates: Monday 19th to Friday 23rd AugustTime: 10am to 3pm, dailyWhere: Hunting Brook GardensCost: Five days €120, three days €80*, one day €30*.
*Places are offered first to those booking five days and if there areplaces left we will allocate those from a waiting list. The longer wecan work with your child the deeper the experience and there is alearning arc designed over five days so it is preferable. To register contact -Ciara on 086 319 9515
Plantperson's Refresher day
Due to much demand andexclusive to all who haveattended the Hunting BrookPlantsperson course, I havedecided to offer a refresher day.This is a wonderful opportunity torevisit the garden, meet oldclassmates, update your plantknowledge and re-cap on what you learned on the course. The day will start with an intensive class in the gardens where I willintroduce a variety of new plants and show you how to group themtogether to create stunning combinations. You will also be providedwith a set of comprehensive notes detailing all the plants you willsee. In the afternoon I will do some practical demonstrations in theclassroom and then over to Junes Garden for a guided tour. This is an invaluable opportunity to connect again with the garden,plants and old friends.Lunch at Hunting Brook has become a very social tradition so bringfood to share and hopefully we will eat on the deck in glorioussunshine.
When -Thursday 5th of September or Saturday 7th September,2013 Time -10.15am to 4.30pmCost-€70
For more information click here
Vibrational Remedies Workshop
With Trevor Clarke Saturday 24th August, 10:15 -16:30At Hunting Brook Gardens,Blessington, Co. Wicklow
The creation and use ofVibrational Remedies, such as Flower & Gem Essences, is anancient practice across various cultures throughout human history.Our relationship to the natural world is an integral part of who we areand working with essences is a powerful way of connecting moredeeply with nature.
During this experiential day you will learn about Flower and GemEssences, how they are made, how they interact with with our energysystem, their uses and how to work with and apply them in everydaylife. You will also gain hands-on experience with two of theHumanifest Mandala Oils - Heart Oil & Consecration Oil, through theprocess of meditation and anointing
This is the first one day workshop with the Mandala Oils outsideAustralia
Essences / Mandala Oils:* Assist with the gentle release of old patterns and beliefs* Promote healing across all levels of our Being* Offer an opportunity for Transformation* Open a doorway to new energies and levels of awareness* Offer huge support during times of transition and change* Assist greatly in the
This workshop will amplify your experience and understanding ofVibrational Remedies and offer ways to work with them, bothpersonally and in a therapeutic environment.
No experience with Vibrational Remedies or Meditation is necessaryand all are welcome.
Delicious vegetarian lunch and snacks served during the day
Cost for the day €65
Contact Trevor086 722 [email protected]/TrevorClarkeEnergeticHealingwww.huntingbrook.com For more information click here
Don't forget we are open every week from Wednesday till Sunday - just text ahead to make sure thegates are open and Doris is ready to greet you ! Evening is usually fine also.
Happy Gardening,
Jimi BlakeHunting Brook Gardens
