A Glimpse Through the Gate into the King’s Garden - with ideas that translate into many gardens
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
- Bunny co-authored the book, ‘Highgrove a Garden Celebrated’ with the then Prince Charles, some ten years ago, talks about aspects of these great gardens that make them special.
The front drive with its soft, green stripe snaking up the centre, the sketches of the phases of development of an avenue, laying the paving with wide joints to encourage the ‘softer’ look, and the strategic planning of tree planting are included as is the encouragement of bird song as a successful foil to traffic noise.
His Majesty the King, since acquiring Highgrove some 43 years ago, has developed Highgrove partly as a show case to promote many environmental causes close to his heart. The King has planted a large proportion of the trees and plants himself, and every year he likes to move the garden on creating something new for his visitors to enjoy.
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Andrew Lawson
Marianne Majerus
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I liked how all the cows gathered around Bunny as if they wanted to be on camera too 😂
Too cute!!
Oh no they don’t give two hoots about being on camera they are just hoping I have an apple or two in my pocket! Dexter cows are led by their stomachs 😆🐇
@@bunnyguinnessit was so cute and a good chuckle
A master class on gardening possibilities. But what I love most is how the King’s sense of humor shines through. Bravo.
King Charles has done something good here in his garden. I am glad he loves nature and gardeniing
I’m so excited to see a new age in Great Britain with King Charles. A man who loves nature and gardens says a lot. Let’s hope he can be bold and usher in greater environmental awareness in the world. We need stronger leadership with a sensitive soul. He seems like a good person and better than most.
God bless you LAnn .Gardens are passion and our King is that in heaps
Long live the King. Long may he reign.
Thank you for your tribute to Highgrove and King Charles at home.
Your knowledge about this garden is so extensive, that it really helps to understand how to let one's gardens develop with time, giving plans time to develop. Thank you!!!
Vision, passion, and budget make this garden one of its kind.
This is a lovely video. I really appreciate how you have name checked so many of the people involved in working and designing Highgrove .
So interesting. Love the bee hives.
I've always loved Highgrove. I love the natural way KC has developed it. Wild meadow? Who wouldn't love that? I could totally live in that garden. What a sweet treat it would be to have that kind of space and money to indulge in your passion. I'm glad he has it open to the public at times.
Oh Bunny what a simply stunning video. Both yours and King Charles gardens are stunningly beautiful, inspirational and perfectly dreamy 💚💚💚
I’ve always thought it great he had something to call his. It’s a beautiful place.
I live near a road that has gotten much noisier over the years and have been racking my brain for ideas on how to tone it down. I'm working on a privacy fence and was going to add a lot of birdhouses to the posts. Now I know that other than for beauty and bug control, attracting more birds will help with the noise control as well. Thank you!
You could put in an acoustic fence, they are pretty effective but expensive! 🐇
@@bunnyguinness I've talked to a couple of fencing companies. I already have a 4' picket fence that used to have lattice on top (making it 6' at one time). The plan is to push up the 4' pickets to the 6' level and butt them up to each other so no spaces. Then the bottom will be filled in with one horizontal board then vertical boards to fill in (most lumber is NOT identical in width - it can be up to a 1/4" different, so the horizontal board will hide the differences in boards hopefully). Once that is complete, I'm going to use caulk at each seam. I've planted various evergreen shrubs along that fence already and they're starting to get some height and width on them. Now I'll add birdhouses. 😁
As I sit here typing this, it is just shy of 7am (US EDT), I have my doors open to let in some cool air and I'm listening to the birds as much as I can over the road noise. Just have to focus, lol.
Cows are so interesting they love to gather around when you’re talking 🐮
I enjoyed this very much, thank you Bunny. I have always felt a great affinity with Charles for his love of gardening and preserving the health of the environment. May he prosecute these themes in a long and happy reign.
🥳Very interesting! I did not know how diverse and passionate are the Kings interests in gardening and the environment.
He was warning about climate change long before anyone else.He received relentless mockery from many parts of the media.He is a wise,deep thinking man.
One of the best witnesses for Charles is his garden. That won me over, when I've always kind of hated how he treated Diana. But a guy who cares about the environment, and gardening like he does has a lot going for him too. I love birds, and without bees we'll all starve. I love to garden, and grow things, and I love what I've seen of High Grove. The stumpery is one of the coolest things ever! I'm pulling for him, I hope he does a good job.
I agree, also he and Diana were never going to be a good match, both were such different characters in my opinion.
None of us will really know the truth about their relationship . Anyone who’s ever known two friends who’ve separated will have had the experience of hearing wildly conflicting views . We can by contrast see the objective evidence of his views on the environment .
Agree. Charles care about the environment decades before it became a trend. He and Diana were a mismatch, probably will eventually lead separate lives regardless of Camilla.
Another person who fell for the bias of the media.
Glad he's kind to plants. Pity he was so careless with the lives of his wife Diana and his sons.
It is nice to see, that "our" beehouse still stands after 25 years. Love you videos, Mrs. Guinness. Greetings from Slovenia.
Wow did you make it? My husband is envious of this, he looks after our bees! What timber is it made from please?🐇
@@bunnyguinness Someone deleted my response. I didn't make it. It was a company here in Slovenia that made it in 1998 and was gifted to then Prince Charles by our president on behalf of slovenian people (that is why i wrote our). In 1994 he was also gifted from us (Slovenians) a typical hayrack (Slovene: kozolec) that stood at Highgrove (i don't know if it is still there). Usually beehouses are made of spruce, which are very common in our woods.
Slovenia is a paradise for wild flowers . A must to visit.
What a beautiful video! And a lovely tribute to an amazing garden and gardener. Thank you ❤❤
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos Bunny. So much great information & advice. By the way your garden looks amazing
Regards,to your house green fingers,god bless our king, 👑 love your progress, fantastic unit,, keep it out standing,lol
I live in Us and I love ❤️ the European gardens. Long live the king!
Hello from America! Wonderful presentation explaining how you adapted certain aspects of the King's gardens in your own garden, and explaining the reasons the King's garden is such a beautiful and functional marvel. Thank you!
Bunny, hello from Austin TX USA. Much hotter here than youre used to but your videos have helped me so much. I especially love when you visit well known places and show us your designs that have matured. The visits to Thyme are lovely and this is fantastic as well.
Hello from San Antonio, TX just found out about High Grove and it's strawberry jam and honey and other products, and all the profits donated to charity. But I love the gardens.
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Just discovered your lovely channel. The Kings garden is amazing. Yes I also loved how your cows gathered around just as if you were talking to them directly. They were taking it all in. ☺
So many useful tips and information in this video, for which I thank you Bunny. I particularly like that birdsong is the best way to drown out road noise. The Highgrove garden looks a joy and I’m now busily investigating how to visit. Have a wonderful Coronation Day everyone🇬🇧🎉
Thanks for the details that made K Charles so human. Unfortunately, the press pictures and acknowledgments of his interest in the environment made him seem stuffy. Look what being the crown prince and having a long view of his time in that role created such beauty and inspiration for so many people today. I love how you realistically mentioned that people with small plots could take cues from the projects at Highgrove.
I saw a video of this garden and I was particularly intrigued with the stumpery.
This is very timely because I have a ticket to tour Highgrove later this summer and now I’m super excited! I think you’re right about translating the feel of a garden whatever it’s size. Even just replacing fencing with hedges and tarmac with gravel (full of self-seeded violets, aquilegia, primroses) has encouraged the birds to nest in profusion.
Lucky you!
That sounds beautiful.
THANK YOU! I love Charles and Highgrove. Now I must check out your book,🙂🙂🙂🙂💚💚💚
This was quite a treat! I have a book by Roy Strong, that I bought many years ago. I love the sound of birdsong (though not the squabbling of the wild parrots we get here in San Diego). I believe the world is fortunate that King Charles feels so strongly about the environment. I always enjoy hearing you talk about Highgrove. Congratulations to His Majesty on his Coronation!
Lovely gardens. Formality with a natural feel us not easy to achieve. We have no topiary or box in our gardens but many features like the walls and meadows are very similar. Thank you for the tour.
Great video, so useful and stimulating, I enjoyed the balance of what you and the King agreed and disagreed on , healthy and valuable . Thank you Bunny
A very enjoyable episode. Love your garden too and have gleaned a few ideas for mine.
One of your best videos Bunny! ~ absolutely loved the parallel tour of your stunningly beautiful garden too. Funny you mention birdsong drowning out traffic noise. When a child, we lived near Battersea Park, and sometimes we'd have tea at the Boating Lake cafeteria. One of my enduring memories is sitting there in the tree-dappled light in the Summer, and hearing excited flocks of sparrows indulging in what I can only call voluminous chattering in the protective tree canopies, creating wonderful joyous waves of sound!
Your videos keep getting better and better - much more punchy and to the point than some other well known brands of gardening program. Thank you. Nb. The serpentine path area (in your own garden) looks better than I expected - I thought the space was too narrow and shaded. Seems I was wrong - probably.
I was amazed at how it made a narrow corridor look far wider! You never can quite judge how things work even with computer design aids until you see the finished product. 🐇❤️
Love your videos. So informative and explained in such a wonderful way. I have learned a lot from you, especially the bottomless pots idea from a former video of yours. Thank you.
And so say all of us Bunny. A very enjoyable video.
Delightful video Bunny , thoroughly enjoyed the Kings garden, really intriguing features. Thank heaven’s he has the delight in his home , it will always be there for him and Queen Camilla.
Greetings from Zimbabwe!
Beautiful garden and informative, thankyou
A wonderful garden, I just wish I had all those gardeners, the lovely walled garden, the chicken house. I have my shack and 4 acres so I wouldn't need Highgrove!
Oh Bunny! What a neat video. I did glean a few things for my humble California garden. Thank you.
Love, love your garden.
🌱 WOW 🌱
This was wonderful Bunny.
A wave root zapper, well I'll be. I want one of those! Edit- Around where I live we have a local brewery that gives the spent mash out for free as silage and compost. I hope some of you can take advantage of the same thing where you all live.
Many thanks ,❤❤ from Australia.
Thank you just stunning! From Pennsylvania
Natural atmosphere that looks beautiful and cool.
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Loved your commentary and the beautiful landscape. Well done, thx.
I just love your videos - You have inspired me in many ways - animals and garden. Thank you.
Fabulous garden very envious! The gates are really lovely x
I just so love Highgrove ❤❤🇳🇿🇳🇿
Thank you, great insight and has left me wanting to know more!
Stunning garden!
What a beautiful video and garden!
lovely video. I bought the book and always looking for inspiration in it.
Fabulous 👏🏽
Hare Krishna. So sweet flower garden🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm looking forward to learning more.
Inspiring Thanks
I bought your book some years ago. I love aspects of his garden. Especially the Stumpery. I made one in my acre...a pathetic one by comparison..lol...but hey...I am a one Wo/man Band and the fungi etc like it. ps...Alarmed to see all the traffic at the entrance to the idyll.
Bunny blended into the bench with her striped shirt. I almost didn't see here for a second.
How funny I thought it was a bit brash!🐇
The videos are informative and entertaining. I look forward to them.
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And yes Long Live The King ❤
I love your channel and your masterful whimsy in the gardens. It would be nice if the audio could be increased when editing as I must stretched my ears to hear any of it.
First glimpse of the walled garden is at 5:12. She only shows quick glimpse of the gardens throughout this video.
This really would have been better as a voice over with more than just flashes of images or omission of images that illustrate what the speaking was referring to.
Bunny will you tell us about Heligan ... and tour Heron's bonsai
Have never managed to visit Heligan Gardens, would be fascinated to one day. 🐇
Love your videos. What type of gravel is used throughout your garden?
Hi we use about four different types, some bound gravel - Breedon gravel, a different type of bound gravel from Smiths in Oxfordshire and various sized loose gravels. Have a look at my two gravel videos one on bound gravel and one on loose gravel, it goes into the ones I have and shows how to choose and lay them 🐇
What was the name of the rose in the apple orchard? Many thanks, from Australia.
hi bunny lovely video with lots of inspo, i have used a lot of the advice you have given me over the years and i would love to send you videos or pictures of my garden how do i do so ?
End homelessness with social housing. We all deserve beauty and gardens.
Anyone know what the blue flower is in the opening photo surrounded by the box?
It’s Cammassia quamash, a bulb, plant it in autumn. It’s not expensive and prefers damper soils though at Highgrove it does pretty well as you can see and that’s a free draining soil. In my garden I have it in the meadow and in borders, but because we are in a much drier part of the country and have free draining soil it does not increase in numbers so I will replant every few years to keep the population going. 🐇
I love your taste. What do you think about Weigelias? Thank you
I had some in my first garden, really just to try them and get to know them. But I have not planted any in my garden here as to be honest, I find them a bit boring. I prefer hydrangeas or some Viburnums such as V plicatum Summer Snowflake (mine are flowering now in early May and they flower again in late summer. They have bags more appeal to me. But every gardener has different favourites just go for what you like!🐇
Can anyone recommend the best box moth biocide please? Thank you
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Hi Bunny! What aspects of Highgrove would work in a subtropical garden? Cheers!
You mean in sub tropical climate conditions or just to give the look?🐇
@@bunnyguinness I mean in sub tropical climate conditions. I am in the subtropics in Australia. I have inherited a 35 year old food forest style type garden on an 815sq m piece of land with a low set 4 bedroom brick house.
Please---what is the mound Bunny is standing on for open composting? The video doesn't have captions and I don't understand what she calls it. Thank you- from devoted US fan
Sounds like 'Digestate' which is a by product of producing gas for energy.
Its called Digestive here, they put green items often maize plants in big heaps and then it rots down giving off gas which is used for power and the stuff Im standing on is called digestive which is the waste product. I would have thought they did this in the States too? I (and many farmers) get it free but have to organise transport.🐰
Sorry typo it’s ‘digestate’ - not digestive predictive text!🐇
Isn't Highgrove actually on the land of the Duchy of Cornwall that King Charles had some control over as Prince of Wales? His son now received income from the Dutchy.
Hello Bunny, how could I contact you?
Hi, best via email please bunny.guinness@sibberton.com🐇
@@bunnyguinness Hi Bunny, thanks for sharing this. I've always enjoyed programs on the Queens Canopy, The King's efforts in Highgrove, in restoring properties and Poundberry. What would be fantastic if it's possible is to expand the late Queen's Canopy Project to Australia. As the King is fond of Mediterranean Gardens as well which would suit our climate, perhaps even Morcoccan styles as we have desertification, could you look into a program sponsored by The King that comes to Australia, perhaps you and Monty Don and teach Australians how to retrofit out gardens for the heat to come? We do try, but the Brits do courtyards really well as do Middle-East regions. I found Monty's programs in Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, So as in beguiling but need help to transpose that in my neighbourhood. But if that gets our concrete jungles much cooler, I think the King or Prince of Wales might open such programs on future tours to Australia in coming years. It would be a nice project.
Squidjee 😂
Remember Diana, she was robbed of much.
She had no interest in garden!
She wasn't a gardener. His sons passed on his environmental interests to his sons.
I wish I had years of untaxed accumulated wealth and a job where I wasn't chosen on merit. I too would then have an expensive property and garden. Mind you, I wouldn't marry a blokey cousin . . .
If Charles can do one huge thing during his reign, it would be to rewild his land: put a dead stop to game shooting, let his trees grow up, take off the sheep. Build bioversity, store carbon, stop killing things. Donate a quarter of the current royal green lands as wild lands in perpetuity - by law, so they cannot be touched down the centuries. It would be a total game changer for the whole of the UK. Artistos would follow. Maybe you can encourage him, Bunny, to go wild - for rocketing biodiveristy, tree cover, water health, soil health, bird life. Win-win-win all round. He is the only one who can lead these changes.
I wonder what trusts can be or are set up for just that across the UK?
@@constancewhite6906 Now is the time to examine and set up the legal frameworks. He will be well regarded and remembered for making bold, radical changes for the future of the country.
Lol
Seriously ? Just do your part instead of everyone else's part, lol
Sorry about these mad hippies Bunny.
As an educated man , does he believe in climate change?
Predictable royal fluffing...
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