From the sublime to the ridiculous
‘In life, things that are noble and magnificent are never far from things that are trivial and laughable’. This saying has been attributed to both Napoleon Bonaparte and the French statesman Talleyrand. Our morning is sublime. Due to some pre planning several months ago we spend the day on a small tour of the Highgrove Garden surrounding the country home of King Charles III. Charles was a very early adopter of the organic and sustainable agricultural and horticultural practices that we use on Penguin Hill Farm. Everything about the place is tasteful, elegant, understated and beautiful. The garden is resplendent with azaleas, rhododendrons and an incredible four acre wildflower meadow, which is hand scythed every summer. Hundreds of trees, topiarized hedges and a magnificent flowering wisteria, which clings to the walls of the house, add to the vibe. There are some weeds growing in the path and in various garden beds… but that is part of the organic philosophy
