Chevithorne Barton; darling buds of May

In 1911 Ludo and May Heathcoat Amory, the current owners great grandparents, married and moved into the house at Chevithorne Barton in Devon, with the garden very much part of their future plans. Within four years Ludo was dead on the Somme and, when she lost all three sons in the second World War, May poured her passion into the garden creating a plantswoman's paradise. Woodland walks carpeted with bluebells, orchards, rock gardens and cascades, herbaceous borders, a lake and stunning views over the Devon countryside would be special enough. But May's legacy continued with her grandson, Michael, who dedicated himself to creating a National Collection of Oaks.
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[@ladyjrider666]

Thank you for sharing the history and current garden. The passion of over 100 years is evident in its beauty.

[@lauriegenovese3936]

Thank you for the tour. Your great grandmother, May, was a gifted gardener...she must of poured her life into her garden after losing her husband and her sons. Your garden & home are truly lovely.🌳

[@leslieweber5177]

A lovely tribute to your grandmother. She would be so proud that her garden carries on through you. Bless you and thank you. 🙏

[@itsmewende]

What a Wonderful property, gardens are just Lovely. Thank you for including the old photos, I really do appreciate that. Sad story, sorry for your families lose all those yrs ago, Beautiful family at the end. Watching from Maryland's eastern shore, would like to think I'd see it in person one day.

[@Lyndylupin]

Thank you. So beautiful and peaceful.

[@FlowerLadyLorraine]

Beautiful and all of the birdsong is wonderful.

[@FlowerLadyLorraine]

Loved the reflections in the pond at 7:22 min into video.

[@smoothsailingmp]

Thank you for your kind ness in showing us your garden.

[@user-le9hu5on6n]

Благодарю за эту красоту. Всем здоровья, счастья, успехов, любви,добра.

[@nspector]

Of all these wonderful gardens, this is the one that I feel most at home in. It's magical, absolutely magical. Thank you so much for letting us see it.

[@beckyscheller9358]

Thank you for showing the historical photos. And the garden it’s lovely. Please show later in the season if you can

[@Iloathsnow]

Absolutely stunning! And the birds...

[@Nell0111]

What a wonderful garden ! Truly beautiful ! And thank you for such a lovely commentary with its references to the people who form part of the garden’s history and whose presence is discernible in the planting, the design and the upkeep...

[@wendymaybury2132]

Lovely garden, lovely day and lovely sound of birds

[@annamarsch6091]

What a wonderful garden. Thank you for showing us around!

[@p.h.c.1113]

Absolutely spectacular property and gardens, thank you so much for sharing it! Half way through the narration I felt like I am listening to the great Alan Rickman, R.I.P., such a soothing voice.

[@crystalwebb5725]

Absolutely fascinating, I love hearing about the garden during the walk.

[@grahamsouthon553]

Beautiful gardens, thank you so much for sharing.

[@susanbryan2991]

Loved your garden and bird song was amazing !!

[@sueensor7686]

Brilliant. Thank you So much for showing us your beautiful garden. Your measured commentary was perfect. Giving us time to enjoy the garden without constant talking. Well done. I would love to visit!!

[@jessicabradshaw3365]

My FAVORITE!!! The beauty of the garden waking up in spring is stunning in such a peaceful way, your great grandmother and father (plus the helpers McDonald and Black👍) have all created a heaven on earth. Thank you so much for sharing and PLEASE do another video this summer 🙏, I’m so curious about that vegetable garden (so perfectly straight) and the beautiful plantings everywhere🌿👏👏👏❤️!!! Adorable dog too!

[@777greglee]

Yours is a wonderful and inspiring garden. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to share it. Definitely one of my absolute favourites.

[@Nulife23]

Such a beautiful place! The is for sharing!

[@kevinjamesparr552]

It is a lovely field with trees .Not a garden but a wilder look at nature .Hidcote is a garden.

[@eveburdettequinn9562]

Hope to visit next year. Love the history of your home and adore your grounds. Stay safe and thank you for taking the time to share at this difficult time.

[@Rk-kk2jy]

Absolute wonderful garden thank you for sharing.

[@HappyCats17]

Perfection! Thank you for sharing your lovely garden.

[@lilianamariaponsabella6608]

Wonderful!!Thanks!

[@leahs8900]

Very peaceful and beautiful.

[@lindapeterson5992]

How lovely that you are bringing up 3 boys in your great grandmothers garden once again. If you see this message I would love to learn if the property passed to a daughter of Ludo and May, or were there more boys to inherit? However it has come to be in your care, this property and home is very lucky to have a family stewardship for so many years. Cheers

[@HappyCats17]

It says in the description that she lost all three of her sons; I take that to mean there was at least one daughter left to inherit, or perhaps it went to a niece or nephew if all she had were those sons? Odd to ask a such a personal question, especially on such a sensitive subject.

[@neverlostforwords]

Beautiful garden and walk. Thanks so much for sharing. I have enjoyed visiting from over here in Melbourne Australia.

[@Herr_Flick_of_ze_Gestapo]

Paradise

[@cameliaturda6472]

Wow ! 💜

[@RealWomenRealStories]

What is the tree on 00:53???

[@luuphuc6745]

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[@matthewkuhl457]

Great house and garden. Although I am wondering how they got Alan Rickman to posthumously narrate the video.