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	April Snow Shower
	On the 6th April 2008 the garden woke up to a brisk snowfall turning the whole garden into a winter wonderland for as few magical hours. Luckily the snow didnt stay too long; though the new bark path in the Mill End border did show up nicely!

	Autumn Glory
	The Decennium border is designed to have several major peaks of flower and interest as the seasons progress. For more detail and pictures on how we did this, see the gallery dedicated to the Decennium border.

	Bark Circle in February
	Although taken in early February, the Bark Circe borders are retaining much winter structure through the bamboos and mounds of pheasant grass; Anemanthele lessoniana formerly known as Stipa arundinacea, which is particularly good in shady areas.

	Bean trees ?
	Bean trees otherwise known as Catalpas, of which the garden has a good selection, come in all shapes and sizes such as the variegated version seen here. Unfortunately none have edible beans!

	Decennium shady corner
	Anemanthele lessoniana, formerly Stipa arundinacea, comes into flower in a shady part of the Decennium border during August. The star grass for dry shade!

	Dragons Eye
	The Guardian of the Garden was commissioned especially for the garden and is a recreation from a stained glass window in Wimborne Minster. The Guardian does very little actual work but keeps a beady eye on visitors!

	Frosty Dragon
	On a frosty winters morning, the Dragon sits in the centre of its pool surrounded by grasses in full winter dress.

	Gravel Garden Summer Scene
	Pennisetum macrourum (centre right) comes into flower during late July. Completing the scene are gaura and catmint with Stipa Gold Fontaene in the background.

	Lower lawn early morning
	Strong early morning shadows abound along with the first hint of morning mist on the Lower Lawn in the first few days of August.

	Magnificent Eucalyptus
	Originally known as a specialist nursery for Australasian plants the garden has some wonderful mature eucalypts, which at 100 feet plus help give the garden its very special character as seen here on a misty early morning.

	Miscanthus hold the scene
	Miscanthus Yakushima Dwarf are resplendent in welcome winter sunshine backed by a superb specimen of the willow oak Quercus phellos, on the Lower Lawn

	Misty Mill End
	At the lowest part of the garden the Mill End borders are often first seen shrouded in mist seen here with pampas and the yellow-wood tree showing its clear yellow autumn colours.

	Panicum and Echinacea
	A soft autumn morning sees the light airy heads of Panicum Hanse Herms and the comparatively dark stems of Echinacea Leuchtstern combine most effectively in our Decennium border.

	Pergola Walk
	In May the pergola walk becomes a sea of scented blue flower when the Wisteria Prolific, comes into its heavenly bloom. The Pergola overlooks the Dragon Garden and is designed to give this part of the garden a highly scented start to the seasons display.

	Potted Display
	Grasses do well in pots and containers of any type as they have a fibrous root system; and look especially good in elegant tall terracotta pots.

	Springtime
	Although known for our later season displays of woody plants and grasses the garden has some lovely deciduous azaleas and other spring flowering plants that enliven the garden scene from May onwards.

	Sunset in winter
	The Arundo donax make a striking outline against the winter sunset seen from the Mill End borders

	Winter sunshine on the Lower lawn
	With the coming of winter the garden takes on a quieter more reflective mood enhanced by sunshine on frosty mornings.