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PROBUS
CLUB OF THE SUSSEX WEALD
Sussex Prairie Garden
In September 2009 we had a excellent, informative and interesting
afternoon in the Sussex Prairie Garden near Henfield in West Sussex.
Paul and Pauline invited us to look around and gave us an escorted tour of their own
design of a six acre garden which is surrounded by mature oak trees and is created in a series
of interlocking arcs of large planted borders in a naturalistic style. We were encouraged to roam amongst
some mighty plants that they had planted in a free flowing style; with plants of contrasting leaf forms, stems,
stalks, flower shapes and textures. The colours were soft and often vibrant to complement the landscape in this natural area of Sussex.
On a beautiful autumn afternoon Paul and Pauline explained the history of the farm, their garden and their
experience in garden design and landscaping. We finished in sunshine on the terrace to take tea and cakes and we vowed to return again.
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