Marsh Villa, near Par

Marsh Villa, near Par

Photographs: Charles Francis July 2009: A conversation with owners Judith and Harvey Stephens How did you go about turning a smallholding into a garden? Judith: When we came here in 1985 there were no plants, just a couple of old apple trees. We’d had a farm...
Hidden Valley, Par

Hidden Valley, Par

In a secluded setting near Par is a traditional cottage garden with a 21st century twist. March 2008: A conversation with owner Tricia Howard You’ve created a fascinating four-acre garden from scratch in eight years. How did you do it? Before we came here, there...