GardenWeek Virtual Visits September 7, 1999
Editor's Journal

The Pool Garden is without a doubt the most understatedly elegant of the Gardens at Aberglasney. Remember the stream from the Upper Woodland Garden--Bishop Rudd's Walk--that continues under the House and through the Courtyard? It continues into the Pool via 7 brilliantly simple rills on the north, east, and south sides. The Pool is surrounded with a finely cut lawn and plans call for planting just a modest number of Water Lilies in the Pool so as to not obscure the expanse of water. Continue.
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Looking to the Parapet Wall--the opening leads to the Courtyard Garden--we see the stone edge of the Pool and four of the rills leading to it.
Pool With Parapet Wall Beyond
South End of the Pool
 The South end of the Pool.
Looking south along the west side of the Pool which leads directly to the Crab Apple Tunnel in the Kitchen Garden.
West Side of the Pool
West Side of the Pool
 Taken slightly to the right of the previous photo, we are looking under the branches of the weeping Ash and the entrance to the Crab Apple Arch can barely be seen.
Looking south on the east side of the Pool Garden, we see the corner of the Upper Walled Garden directly ahead.
To the Upper Walled GArden
To the Kitchen Garden
 Moving ahead and to the right the perennial border of the Kitchen Garden comes into view.
Photographed from the top of the Parapet Wall, the wall on the west side of the Pool Garden seems to be a popular spot for taking a break on the rather warm bank holiday.
Taking a Break on the West Wall
From the Courtyard Garden
 A similar view framed by the arch of the entrance from the Courtyard Garden.
Backing up to the north wall, we can see just about the entire Pool with the corner of the Upper Walled Garden in the back left and the Kitchen Garden just beyond the large Western Red Cedar tree straight ahead.
Just About the Whole Pool
Parapet Wall and House
 Similar to the first photo on this page but with a wider angle, we see more of the Parapet Wall and the soon to be painted House. Here, too, the freshly painted House will have quite an impact. Check back soon for new photos.
The brilliantly designed rills are so simple yet elegant. The water flows over the top stone which widens slightly to the end. Then it falls to the lower stone which projects about twice as far over the Pool. It then flows across the second stone and gently cascades into the Pool.
Detail of a Rill
Detail of a Rill
 A detail of one of the ancient rills.
Aberglasney--The House and Cloister Garden

Aberglasney--The Upper Walled Garden

Aberglasney--The Kitchen Garden

Aberglasney--Bishop Rudd's Walk and Pigeon House Wood

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