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The Iris and Peony Border is the first of a series of planted borders that is seen after making the climb
along the Duke’s Walk from the castle grounds.
Walking out from under the tree canopy of Blackberry Hill woodland, the walk opens out onto what
appears to be a theatre stage setting. In this instance the bright summer morning light envelops the
terraced gardens and surrounding woodland valley in a vibrant energising atmosphere.
Where every element of the place responds to the light in brilliant colours and deep rich shades.
The Duchess Garden is in fact a continuation of the Spring and Japanese Gardens but expressed more
dramatically and expansively, free of the spatial confines of the castle grounds.

Full advantage has been made of the location and escarpment where many views and vistas have been
created by careful landscaping.

‘Irises and Peonies, The Duchess Garden’
Canvas: 48x72 inches
En plein air oil on panel 20x30 inches