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I love topiary and if I had a garden I would definitely have a lot of it.
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This is Levens Hall in Cumbria, which apparently has one of the best topiary gardens in England and dates from the seventeenth century. I'd have a peacock, a crown like above
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and perhaps even some elephants! This modern topiary art was created by Steve Manning
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and Owlpen Manor in Gloucestershire. For a more complete list of where to visit in England click here
2 comments:
I love the crowned arch but the elephants are WONDERFUL! Thanks for a nice post E.!
Fantastic topiaries!!!!
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