Yapton and District
Cottage Gardeners Society
Yapton and District
Cottage Gardeners Society
The 2004 Littlehampton Winning Garden of Norman Atkinson
Winner of Rob and Sal's Tattoo Cup for the best back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'Delphiniums'
We start our photo guided tour in Norman's front garden, although this was entered, a fine display of 'Fountain Series' miniature Delphiniums welcomes you. It was because of their easterly aspect that they
survived the gales that destroyed most of his roof troughs and hanging baskets in the back garden. The show Pinks at the border are 'Margaret Gee' and 'Romance'.
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'Pinks and Lupins'
Although the front garden plot is small, Norman has managed to fill every available space by planting Pinks, Lupins and Delphiniums to form a terrace of colour in mid July.
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'Relax'
This is the first view of the garden from the side entrance or patio door. A massed bed of fresh looking, healthy plants grown from seed although they are F2, which gives way to clumps of Beardless irises, now sadly finished flowering. The rose is 'Dublin Bay', a modern climber with clusters of full, bright crimson flowers. Vigorous plant with good darkish-green foliage. A useful pillar rose,
but unfortunately like many on the south coast it was stripped of blooms and foliage in the gales. 
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'Kitchen Basket'
The first of many hanging baskets that cover the back wall. All plants are grown from cuttings taken in January so despite the appearance Norman doesn't give the local nurseries much business. These are Surfinias, great for baskets as they are the only true trailing petunias. 
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'Blue and pink'
A display featuring bedding plants in a limited space achieved by tiers of troughs on the garage wall which gives a wide and deep block of colour, topped by Fuchsias then followed by Lobelia and Busy Lizzies.
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'The Mediterranean Spot'
This is Norman's Mediterranean garden, where you can sit and relax and view his latest unnamed Primulinus seedling.
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'Next years Gladioli corms'
Hidden away in one of two greenhouses is the secret to Norman's success on the show bench. her are pots of mainly Primulinus Gladioli grown from his hybridizing of these, the most dainty of the gladiolus cultivars. An early
flowered Gladioli is 'Heron Jewel', a 300 size being grown on in pots to produce corms for next year.
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'The Dry Garden'
Turn a corner in Norman's garden to discover another gem. This small plot is dotted with pots of Sempervivums and Easter cact1 on a bed of slate with Norman's next project, pots of young Hellebore's.
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'What's Next?'
Norman relaxes and ponders on the forthcoming shows this month, success on the show bench is down to hard work and preparation.
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'Water and colour'
The view from the garden seat, from where the carp can be seen showing off. Norman believes that the frogs prevent the slugs chewing his Hostas, they were certainly beautifully unmarked.
Littlehampton 2004 back garden under 20ft by 40ft.
Tuesday 20th July 2004
Theme: 'Small garden'
Norman was a well deserved winner of the '20ft by 40ft Class'. It shows what can be accomplished in a small space. The Climbing pillar rose is 'Great Maidens Blush'.
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