A WONDERFUL GARDEN can be created in any environment, but a good aspect, soil and climate are a great start. Devon provides these in good measure, and one marvel lies close to us, created over the last twenty years by Martin Hughes-Jones and his partner, artist Susan Proud. While I struggled with an old, full-blown garden Martin and Sue’s field was being transformed into a magical space, beautiful and enlightening.

Martin is no ordinary enthusiast. He has long been committed to a greener way of life, and his nursery and garden campaign not just for environmental gardening, but also for a deepening ...

 

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