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The Rookery: One of London's Secrets (Part 1)

By NEILMUIR1
September 2, 2010

A house called the Rookery was here on this site with a spa, but when the spa declined in popularity the Rookery's formal gardens and spa were bought and turned into a public garden. It was the local people, who bought the land for £3,000, that saved this astonishing place. A three-acre garden was built, including a water garden, formal gardens, a stunning white garden, herbaceous borders, an English garden, fantastic trees, ponds, and much more. Let me take you on a walk around this tiered and secret garden.

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Ridesredmule
Sep 2, 2010 8:34 AM CST
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Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
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Neil, that was fabulous. Such beautiful gardens and gives me some ideas. I love it all the beautiful Cedars The exciting yellow entrance and then to the tranquil gardens. Very nice walk as always and Charley and I will join you in part 2.
Thank you Again.
Charley sends you Nuzzles and wishes he could go for a walk with you.
Brugmansia *****Carnivorous Plants **********Charley's Girls

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NEILMUIR1
Sep 2, 2010 8:52 AM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
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Dear Charleen, it is a beautiful place indeed and I do hope to see you in Part 2!
Charley would love the Common with its Horse troughs and as much grass, cherries, apples, pears etc., that he could eat whilst I took you round the Garden. I know I would have to buy him a Rum & Raisin Ice Cream as a desert, and then a pint of Ale afterwards! Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
But I do think he might enjoy it, and of course your goodself.
Regards.
Neil.
p.s. Tell Charley I miss him and we will fill the Horse Trough with beer if he does not want water!
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Ridesredmule
Sep 2, 2010 9:41 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Mules Garden Ideas: Level 2 Sempervivums Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: United States of America Beekeeper
I'm sure he will enjoy it all. He loves to eat. Looking forward to part 2, know it will be great also. Loved the pavers with the flower beds.
Brugmansia *****Carnivorous Plants **********Charley's Girls

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NEILMUIR1
Sep 2, 2010 9:49 AM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
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Dear Charleen, tell Charley to keep an eye out for the Part 2 Article on my cubit.
Hugs to all.
Regards.
Neil.
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Ridesredmule
Sep 2, 2010 10:15 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Mules Garden Ideas: Level 2 Sempervivums Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: United States of America Beekeeper
I will Neil, he and I am looking forward to it. We love our English strolls, so restful.
Brugmansia *****Carnivorous Plants **********Charley's Girls

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NEILMUIR1
Sep 2, 2010 10:43 AM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
Forum moderator Garden Ideas: Master Level Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member Region: United Kingdom
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Dear Charleen, no Charley is looking forward to a few pints and a Ice Cream!
Hugs.
Neil.
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Ridesredmule
Sep 2, 2010 10:49 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Mules Garden Ideas: Level 2 Sempervivums Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: United States of America Beekeeper
That too!!!! he is one spoilt mule.
Brugmansia *****Carnivorous Plants **********Charley's Girls

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NEILMUIR1
Sep 2, 2010 10:59 AM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
Forum moderator Garden Ideas: Master Level Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member Region: United Kingdom
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Dear Charleen, he would be if I took him out for a stroll! I have seen; snakes, Ferrets, Pole cats, drunken dogs, sheep, goats, cows, Goldfish, Koi carp, cats, bird eating spiders, a monkey and a Horse in English pubs plus a lot of other things. But never a Drunken mule. That would be a first for me at least! He might like CIDER that is made from apples.
Regards.
Neil.
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Ridesredmule
Sep 2, 2010 11:27 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Mules Garden Ideas: Level 2 Sempervivums Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: United States of America Beekeeper
Neil, we will have to let him slept it off, I wouldn't want to carry that big fella!!! Rolling on the floor laughing
Can you imagine the goings on and I'm not a Quite person if Charley doesn't mind. Rolling on the floor laughing
Brugmansia *****Carnivorous Plants **********Charley's Girls

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NEILMUIR1
Sep 2, 2010 1:16 PM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
Forum moderator Garden Ideas: Master Level Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member Region: United Kingdom
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I am sure he would behave himself!
Regards.
Neil.
p.s. my fathers friend got charged with being drunk in charge of a Lighthouse, but that would be a first being told by the Police you were charged for being in charge of a drunken mule! Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
Regards.
Neil.
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Ridesredmule
Sep 2, 2010 1:32 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
Walk in Peace / I'm Timber's Mom.
Miniature Gardening Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! I sent a postcard to Randy! Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Mules Garden Ideas: Level 2 Sempervivums Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: United States of America Beekeeper
Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing With Great dignity, he would hold himself accountable. Good Sir!
Brugmansia *****Carnivorous Plants **********Charley's Girls

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NEILMUIR1
Sep 2, 2010 1:48 PM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
Forum moderator Garden Ideas: Master Level Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member Region: United Kingdom
Ferns Native Plants and Wildflowers Seed Starter Cat Lover Enjoys or suffers cold winters The WITWIT Badge
It would be fun though!
Regards.
Neil.
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