Captain's Farm

Am running very late today, as I've had a stack of chores left over from the weekend to finish before heading back to work tomorrow! This 18th-century farmhouse in Connecticut is one of my all-time favourites. The Owner uses it as weekender, commuting up from New York every Friday night. He's spent the last 25 years developing the garden, & I am totally smitten with this vision of bucolic loveliness.

Brick walks define areas in the main garden. Apple trees, climbing Hydrangeas & old Roses along with other blooming perennials, create the effect of an English cottage garden.

Low clipped English Box hedges enclose the vegie garden.

Here a herbaceous border of Irises, Daisies and clover spill over an old wooden rail fence.

A fabulous contrast of silver foliage plants, along with more English Box hedging, Geraniums & Peony Roses line a meandering garden path.

Laurels trees stand beside the three 19th-century barns that join to form the guesthouse.

Images: Architectural Digest