< Previous30 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYGARDENSFor all your DIY Timber requirements65 Clough Road, Gosberton RisegateSpalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4JWTel: 01775 750100Mob: 07771 928477range of wildflowers, as well as plants with informal habits.These include geranium, foxgloves, cowslips, lupins, snake’shead fritillaries, and buddleia.”Venturing from the Old Orchard through the iron gate, adifferent style of garden opens up before us. Directly aheadis an avenue of apple trees grown as freestanding espaliers –there’s a range of varieties with the older trees beingSedgwick plantings that are mostly Bramleys. To the right, onthe south-facing wall, are espaliered pear trees.To the left, dominating the north-east corner of this hugewalled area are the plantings which are now known as LadyMolly’s garden. It was created by Lady Wyldbore-Smith in thetwentieth century as one of her final projects. The gardenoffers colour throughout the seasons with patches of tulips,daffodils, alliums and oriental lilies. Weigela, Californian lilac,buddleia, clematis, camellias, rugosa roses and hydrangeasform bigger blocks of colour. The Persian Ironwood, Parrotiapersica, and various blossom trees ensure a plentiful supplyof colour and height. Rudi says: “The larger western area of the walled garden isbeing re-established as an informal potager to providevegetables and flowers for the house. Here will be grown amixture of vegetables including tomatoes, all types of beans,peas, cabbage, onions, spinach, squash, potatoes, beetroot,asparagus and leeks; as well as a variety of salad vegetablesin the summer months.”Walking through the central iron gate and under themagnificent climbing Trumpet Creeper, Campsis radicans,with its magnificent canopy of orange flowers in late summer,we find ourselves in a secluded garden room featuring itsvery own swimming pool in the centre and surrounded on allsides by walls. One side is bedded out with colourful summerplants. The other two borders are mixed herbaceous sub-tropical plants and shrubs.The house from the top lawnTulips in woodland walkTulips and bluebells27-31.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 15:08 Page 4Scunthorpe Lawnmowers LtdWe have the tools to tackle SummerAgents for: Honda, Stihl, Mountfield, Atco, Bosch,Bobcat, Stiga, Hayter, Countax, Lawnflite & many moreTel: 01724 866581 - email: wayne@scunthorpelawnmowers.co.uk187 Cottage Beck Rd, Scunthorpe DN16 1TRwww.scunthorpelawnmowers.co.ukPEACOCK & BINNINGTONYOUR LOCAL GARDEN MACHINERY EXPERTSAUTHORISED DEALERS FOR:VISIT US AT LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW ON STAND 5-26WWW.PEACOCK.CO.UKCharles H Hill Ltd. 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Sun: 10—4pmQUALITYTURFFROM 1mTO 1000m2 GRADESQUALITYTOPSOILEASY TO USE!QUALITY COMPOSTComprehensive range of compostsideal for all applicationsincluding aquaticCOLOURFUL STONENumerous colours, sizes & texturesof Stone Chippings & Aggregatesavailable in bulk or baggedBRIGHT BEDDINGVibrant Summer Bedding plants, Kindergarden Plugs & SeedlingsVEGETABLE &SALAD PLANTSGreat range of Brassicas, Lettuces and F1 CucumbersTOMATO PLANTS15+ Varieties ready to plant now!Grow your own for ultimate freshnessTREES & SHRUBSGreat range of Fruiting & Ornamental Trees, Shrubs & Herbaceous specimens to enhance your gardenFREEPROFESSIONALADVICE FROMSEASONEDEXPERTSFREE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FROM SEASONED EXPERTS27-31.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 15:08 Page 532 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYAt Fullers, we pride ourselves onbeing able to design a bespoke gardenfor each client, and for that garden toprovide the client with what they wantand need from their outside space. Onerecent project that we completed wascreated with a specific brief in mind.The client wanted a garden that can beenjoyed from inside the house as wellas out.The original garden had a waterfeature but it was not fit for purposeand leaking, the levels of the gardenmeant that it was not useable and theexisting walls were old and unsafe. Theoverall feel of the garden was dark anddepressing. Other elements of the client’s briefwere: to provide an entertaining spaceGetting your dream gardenneedn’t be difficult, as Ed Fullerfrom Fullers Forestry andLandscaping explains. Dreamgardenwhich was created using naturalmaterials with a contemporary twist,and to have different textures and aMediterranean feel. The mainrequirement was a water feature thatwould not only benefit wildlife butprovide the main focus.The water feature was specificallydesigned so it can be viewed andenjoyed from inside the house as wellas outside. A manmade stream featureruns down the back of the garden andlooks like it has always been there. Thewater then runs under the path and ablade of water flows into an impressivepool which can be appreciated fromthe conservatory. Each element, whether it is therendering, rocks, paving or planting,32-33.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 14:27 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY33have all been considered so that they complement eachother and create a garden that moves from one area toanother seamlessly. The clients had an idea of thematerials they wanted and we have created a garden thatcompliments their property and incorporated their ideas.The sawn sand stone works well with the render,especially the colour. Some of the planting alreadyexisted as the client wanted to save it, but we haveadded to it to create a low maintenance garden.We strive to come up with innovative and inventivedesigns for every client, creating a ‘wow’ factor for everyjob, regardless of its size. This garden is now useable asthe levels have been connected so it is one garden ratherthan a mixture of areas and the client can entertainoutside, appreciate the water feature from the house inthe winter months and have a low maintenance outdoorspace that they can enjoy. Furthermore we won theMarshalls (Register Awards) Best Project by a newmember at their Regional Awards (East Midlands). It isreally wonderful to have my team’s hard work anddedication recognised. Images courtesy of Andrew WheelerSpecialised Servicesin Garden DesignLandscaping andTree MaintenanceBacked by a highly-skilledand experienced team,we’ve built our reputationon an ability to provide our clients with professional, tailored gardening and forestry solutionsFREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONSFULLERSForestry & LandscapingCall 01522 868717 or 07867 510544info@fullersforestry.co.uklwww.fullersforestry.co.ukwww.landscapinglincolnshire.comAround thegarden•Plant out annual summer bedding plants now the risk of frost has passed •Plant up containers, hanging baskets and planters•Pinch out the tips of Fuchsias to encourage more flowers•As soon as your sweet peas start to flower, keep picking them to encourage more blooms•Harvest salad crops and re-sow every 2 weeks for aconstant supply of tasty leaves•Start to prune your plum or cherry trees now•Protect any developing fruits from birds and squirrels by placing netting around your plants•Use water butts as much as you can to water your plants•Keep removing blanketweed from your pond to allow the plants and fish room to breatheGARDENS32-33.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 14:27 Page 2LincolnshireheritageexploredLincolnshire is renowned for its parish churches,for their quantity, quality and historic significance.Simon Jenkins says in his book England’s ThousandBest Churchesthat we have the “finest collectionof mediaeval churches overall of any county”. Andamongst even these a handful stand out asexceptional - and they include Boston Stump. It isvisible from afar over the surrounding fens, evenfrom the Wolds in the north and dominates thehistoric town in which it stands. Recognised, at20,000 square feet, as England’s largest parishchurch it has, both inside and out, considerablearchitectural, historic and artistic interest. Pevsnerreckons the tower to be the “most prodigious” inEngland.In mediaeval times Boston was an extremelyprosperous port, second only to London, withwide trading connections to Europe and theBaltic through the Hanseatic League. Americahad yet to be discovered so all internationaltrade went eastwards. Wool was the mostprofitable export for most of the 12th and 13thcenturies – hence the saying that St Botolph’swas “built on wool”. Only later with the rise oftrans-Atlantic trade through ports such asLiverpool and Bristol did the towns fortunesdecline.St Botolph is believed to have founded amonastery in the town that now takes his namearound 654AD and he is commemorated by asmall statue high on the southeast corner of thetower. Also, outside beside the west door areflood marks going back to 1781 with thehighest being the December 2013 tidal surge. Building of Boston “Stump” began in 1309.The tower with its octagonal lantern – itself 70feet – rises to an impressive 272 feet in heightand took some seventy years to complete bythe mid 1400’s. Even inside the tower vaultingwith an intricate starburst design, from an 1853restoration, is 137 feet above the floor. Theguidebook admits that the “Stump” nicknameis of unknown origin but may refer to the factthat a spire was also intended, thus leaving theimpression of something unfinished. There areThis month we visit SaintBotolph’s church Boston –the famous “Stump”.34-35.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 14:28 Page 11929 and1933. In thechancel C18th woodworkwas repainted whilst in the navecontemporary bosses were designedwhich incorporate religious and historicalsubjects along with “modern” ones suchas a local omnibus and a lifeboat.Other outstanding interior features arethe choir stalls and misericords, all lateC14th. (circa 1390) There are 62misericords, tip-up “Mercy Seats”, onwhich the choir could rest whilsttheoretically appearing to remain on theirfeet. But the real interest is underneathwhere each has a comic or grotesquecarving of unique invention. Tip up a fewand have a look! Another evocative linkwith the Middle Ages is a C13th effigy inthe south aisle of a Knight of St John andJerusalem; the knights had two hospitalsand a church dedicated to St John inBoston. The church was demolished in1626 and the effigy brought to StBotolph’s. Other notable features are theelegant pulpit made in 1612 and theVictorian font, by Pugin no less, of 1853.St Botolph’s is also what is known as aLINCOLNSHIRETODAY35more remarkable statistics;the nave is 151 feet longand the church’s totallength is 282 feet, whilst atits widest it is 100 feet.As you enter by the southporch you are passingbeneath one of St Botolph’struly remarkable features; itslibrary. The collection, begun in1634, now comprises some 1,400volumes, mostly from the 16th and17th centuries, though the oldest datesfrom the C12th. Once inside, andimmediately to your left is the CottonChapel, formerly a school and one-timehome to the local fire engine. Refurbishedin 1857 and again in 1906 it is nowdedicated to Rev John Cotton vicar herefrom 1612. His Puritan religious views wereat odds with the church of his time and heemigrated to Massachusetts in 1633.There is a memorial plaque to him outsideon the green and he is depicted in awindow in the north aisle waving goodbyeto earlier emigrants departing for the NewWorld in 1630. (Incidentally the adjacentpanel shows the founding of the library.)The same window also has panelscommemorating local heroines includingthe C19th poet Jean Ingelow. The eastwindow too is fairly modern (of 1853) andis fronted by an extraordinary reredos (of1891) with Christ in Glory at its centre.In a church of this age there have ofcourse been restorations over the years.Early work was done in 1634 and more in1662 to repair damage inflicted byCromwell and Parliamentarian troops whocamped within during the Civil War. Therewas a major restoration begun in 1845 byGilbert Scott who also took charge of theCotton chapel renovation. Both the naveand chancel ceilings were rebuilt between“Calendar church”. There are (allegedly)365 steps up the tower, 12 pillars (months)holding up the roof, 7 doors (weekdays)and 52 windows (weeks of the year.)Moreover there 24 steps (hours) up intothe library and 60 steps (minutes andseconds) from the chancel up to its roof.In the 21st century St Botolph’s hasbecome very much a community centrefor Boston. It hosts concerts and localgroups such as the Boston and SouthHolland Woodcarvers. It also has a caféand a shop. A novel recent fundraiser isthe construction of a scale model of thechurch in Lego. Buy your own brick(s) toadd to it!We end on a natural history note for thisyear peregrine falcons, which last nestedhere in 2013, have again taken upresidence on the tower.And there’s a colourful guidebook willtell you much more about this wonderfulchurch. by Hugh Marrows34-35.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 14:29 Page 236 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYJune is always a busy month in Lincoln, with the Showwelcoming thousands of visitors and the good weatherencouraging many more to enjoy the city’s many fantasticsights. But the Show isn’t the only thing going on in the city,nor is the fun limited to just two days. Lincoln remains one ofthe premier shopping locations in the county, while alsobeing a centre for culture, heritage and fine dining. Lincoln came into the limelight internationally following the800th anniversary of the Magna Carta was sealed, which tookplace only three years ago, but has long been a place ofgreat heritage, beauty and also a prime shoppingdestination.Even ignoring the Magna Carta, there are many otherhistorical options in the city – from visiting a Victorian Prisonto the medieval wall walk at the castle, right down to eventstaking place through the year. There is also the Cathedral, ofcourse, though one hardly needs to be reminded of thatwhen the spires pierce the skyline above the city. There aremultiple opportunities to visit the Cathedral throughout themonth, but it’s worth noting that there is also various concertstaking place through the month of June as well. There’s more to Lincoln than just the past however, as itremains a bustling shopping destination to this day. From theantique streets of the Bailgate, with its independent shopsand high-class hotels, down to the main High Street withmore mainstream brands and names – there is alwayssomething to see and somewhere to go in Lincoln, andunlike many other areas in the county, its High Street hasn’tsuffered at all from the advent of online shopping. It’s hard toremember the last time a single storefront was lacking aretailer, and available space is snapped up quickly. Ourparticular favourite remains the aforementioned BailgateLove for LincolnLincoln’s always been a proud city, both of itspast and present – but there’s also a lot ofinteresting things going on that should make itan even more attractive destination.36-40.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 15:27 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY37LINCOLNarea, with its vintage shops and quirky boutiques that offer atruly unique variety of shops. Gone are the cases of walkinginto an event just to see someone else wearing the sameclothing, or that someone’s house has the same furniture asyours. The area is also usually quite a bit less busy than theHigh Street, mainly due to the effort involved in climbingSteep Hill – one of the most beautiful streets in the country,but admittedly, as the name might suggest, quite steep. Wesuggest parking at the top and then enjoying a leisurely strolldown after experiencing the scenic delights of the Bailgate.Then, when loaded up with shopping, you can cheat andtake a taxi back up. For dining there is a wide array of options, spanning theentire globe in terms of taste. Once more the Bailgate plays© Shutterstock / Lucian Milasan© Shutterstock / Peter R Foster IDMA38 Á83 Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3ARTel: 01522 579400www.follie.co.ukjewellery,gifts,cards&homeaccessories36-40.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 15:27 Page 238 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLINCOLNIconic Film & TV Costumes Worn By The StarsThe costumes displayed are from popular programmes and films such as Shakespeare in Love, Elizabeth and Henry V. These will be the actual costumes as worn by actors, including Judi Dench, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kenneth Brannagh.Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire – one of the most impressive and best preserved medieval manor houses in England. For more information, including opening times and how to find us please visit www.gainsborougholdhall.comNormal Admission appliesMonday - Friday Saturday - Sunday10.00am – 5.00pm 11.00am – 5.00pm"JEaO5VSOFShost to some fabulous hotels, most of which have theirown restaurants that we can personally attest to servingfantastic food. It’s perhaps understandable that it’s all upthe hill once more considering that the view is considereda staple in a dining experience – and what better viewthan that of the Cathedral itself? There are other locationsthough arrayed down Steep Hill and into the High Streetitself, many of which have gone for a more contemporarydining experience than the usual restaurant fare. Ouradvice is to go where your nose takes you, as the city ishardly lacking for little bistros and independent restaurantsputting their own twists on classic British cuisine. Once the lights go out the city comes alive in otherways, with a bustling nightlife that offers options to allages. Although the city has a University attached to it, itnever feels like nights in Lincoln are overflowing withstudents as one might expect. In many cases it feels likethey have their clubs, and then there are clubs for theolder generation – which are just as packed, mind you. It’srare to see a location with such a lively night life that stillmanages to avoid turning into a disaster of disorderly© Shutterstock / Peter R Foster IDMA40 Á36-40.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 15:28 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY39LINCOLNSat 14th July - Sun 2nd September from 10am until 5pmVisit Lincoln Castle and discover the Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and Magna Carta experience PLUS “Kingdom” – a Lego® brick display of legend.Join us this summer for a fabulous display of sword and sorcery. A fantastical quest with dragons, a wizard and a princess, all created in LEGO® Bricks! Visit as many times as you wish with our new Annual Pass! Check www.lincolncastle.com for details.The amazing “Kingdom” LEGO® Brick Show is coming to Lincoln Castle Home grown fashionfrom Aemilia CoutureBorn and raised inLincolnshire, EmilyColley, CreativeDirector of AemiliaCouture in Lincoln, hasworked for leadingluxury labelsTemperley London andKirsty Doyle. However, last yearsaw Emily decide to goback to her roots andrelocate back to thebeautiful Lincolnshirecountryside. There sherenovated a house withher partner and made good on her dream of starting her own business.That business was the fashion studio Aemilia Couture, which is currentlycelebrating its successful Spring/Summer debut collection called Amara. Aemilia Couture offers women luxury lingerie, loungewear and bridalinspired collections, designed and hand crafted in Lincolnshire. For more information, visit www.aemiliacouture.com.36-40.qxp_Layout 1 21/05/2018 15:28 Page 4Next >