Kilravock Garden,   Durrus

In 1989  Malcolm and Phemie Rose started (with the help of a neighbour) clearing and planting this 2 acre field.  We found lots of rock and barrow loads of stones.  The stones came in useful for making paths and steps in this sloping south facing garden beside Dunmanus Bay. Gradually the garden took shape and is of course forever changing.  We have a large number of Hostas on the edge of the natural stream in the woodland garden. The oriental area has bridges, Acers, ponds and gravel. . Malcolm has a weekness for Sorbus.  His collection now numbers 43 and we are now vying for space in the garden! I have to confess to being a seedaholic and get immense pleasure in raising plants from seed which I get from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

This is a garden for all seasons