Bay Garden
The Bay Garden was developed by horticulturalists[1] Frances[2] and Iain MacDonald[3] using the remnants of a neglected 18th century farmhouse, an old orchard and various other outer areas.[4] It is located in Camolin, County Wexford, in the Republic of Ireland.[5] The Garden is a registered member of the Wexford Garden Trail.[6] In August 2020,[7] The Bay Garden[8] was put up for sale.[9]
History[]
The MacDonalds purchased the two acres of land in 1989, believing it would take a decade to transform into the Bay Garden with 10 unique ‘rooms.’ The endeavour was completed in 2014. The gardens are: Barn Garden, Bog Garden, Cottage Garden, Funereal Border, Hot Border, Pool Garden, Rose Garden, Serpentine Garden and Woodland Garden.[10] The Jardin Sheila was constructed in 2014.[11]
Gardens[]
Barn Garden[]
This is planted in a prairie style and features Calamagrostis Carl Foerster, Overdam, Stipa tenuissima and Miscanthus sinensis Ferne Osten, the Sanguisorba Tanna's Seedling and sedums.[12]
Funereal Border[]
This is a rather sinister area with black plants including the Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo, Pittisporum tenufolium Nigricans.[13]
Hot Border[]
This contains red and yellow flowers including: crocosmias, dahlias and day lilies along with green and plum foliage plants.
Pool Garden[]
Here there are blue, silver and white campanula, wormwood and other plants.
Rose Garden[]
This is most noted for its remoteness. It features shrub roses, a Thuja plicata hedge, a cruciform and scrupulously clipped box.
Serpentine Garden[]
The back row has the: Cornus alternifolia Argentia, Parrottia persica shrubs. The front is adorned with the Dierama igneum and Perovskia Blue Spire. There is also the Vitis vinifera purperea, the C‘Perle d’Or’.[14]
Woodland Garden[]
This features the parrotia hedge which has a shelter and place to sit that is very popular among visitors pausing for a rest.[15]
Visitors[]
The Bay Garden is open every Sunday during the summer (May -September) and every Friday (June to August). Visitors can enjoy talks from Frances MacDonald,[16] intriguing design and colour combinations and more.[17]
References[]
- ^ Campbell, Georgina; Heron, Marianne (2006). Georgina Campbell's Ireland for Garden Lovers. Georgina Campbell Guides. ISBN 978-1-903164-14-3.
- ^ "Frances MacDonald - Delta Sensory Gardens". Carlow Garden Trail. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "CAROLE DRAKE | Frances and Iain MacDonald. The Bay Garden, Camolin, Co Wexford, Ireland". www.caroledrake.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "The Bay Garden - Gardens - Camolin". Ireland.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ www.discoverireland.ie https://www.discoverireland.ie/wexford/the-bay-garden. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
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(help) - ^ "The Bay Garden Tulip Extravaganza (Facebook)". Wexford Garden Trail. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "What will €400k buy in Dublin and Wexford?". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "The Bay Garden, Camolin, Enniscorthy, Gorey, Co. Wexford is for sale on Daft.ie". Daft. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "End of an era as Bay Garden goes up for sale". independent. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "The Bay Garden". www.gardenvisit.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "'The Making of The Bay Garden' by Frances MacDonald". Irish Garden Plant Society. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ http://www.webtrade.ie, Webtrade Ltd-. "Bay Garden, The | Enniscorthy Review Georgina Campbell Guides". Ireland-Guide.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
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- ^ Paddy (2015-09-08). "The Bay Garden - Always a Delight". Irish Garden Plant Society. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Fallon, Fionnuala. "Too many tulips is never enough". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "The woodland garden ... stock photo by Carole Drake, Image: 0572073". www.gapphotos.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Paddy (2016-12-12). "The Bay Garden - A talk by Frances McDonald". Irish Garden Plant Society. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "The Bay Garden - Gardens - Camolin". Ireland.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
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