My wife and I started gardening in Fukuoka (Japan) in 2003. There was nothing but muddy clayey sloping land. At the beginning we made several structure such as steps and paths, and planted turf, fruit trees, roses, herbs etc.
In 2010, we visited several famous English gardens, including Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Mottisfont Abbey Garden and Hidcote Manor Garden. We were shocked by the glory of those gardens. Since then, we have been trying to make small but glorious gardens by ourselves.
Acanthus is characterised by its deeply lobed leaves, a design motif also seen in ancient Greek architecture. After its summer dormancy, new leaves begin to emerge in autumn, becoming lush in winter before extending long flower spikes in early summer bearing slightly purple-tinged blooms.
In the shade garden, Acanthus mollis now spreads its large leaves, becoming the star of the shade garden.
シェードガーデンでは今、アカンサスモリスが大きな葉を広げて、シェードガーデンの主役になっています。
Additionally, variegated acanthus grows in the urn. This variety produces beautiful white flowers.
また、壷型プランターには斑入りのアカンサスが育っています。こちらは美しい白い花を咲かせます。
On the wall with a window overlooking the acanthus in the garden room, we have fitted wallpaper featuring William Morris's bold acanthus design. The window is draped with pale blue curtains in the same pattern.
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