It is Lovely to sit under the canopy and see the subtle collection of porcelain fruit-like pieces that hang within the branches of this tree. It is called constant and is by ceramic artist Bev Seth. I have really enjoyed observing the tree change from bud laden twigs to this dense canopy which now envelopes […]
It is Derbyshire Open Arts this Bank holiday weekend and many Venues across Derbyshire will be opening up to show the work of almost 300 artists. for more information go to www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk . The Hannah Bennett sculpture garden will be open as usual on Saturday from 11 – 5 and will also be open on […]
Sometimes it’s hard to embrace the natural world! Blinkin’ slugs!!! At Least they can’t eat These!
Another glorious day in the garden, I love my job!
Today was the first open day, and what a great success. The weather was glorious and people seemed to really enjoy themselves. The garden is now open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until October.
We had a super day yesterday at the opening of The Hannah Bennett Sculpture Garden. I was very pleased to greet the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire from Chatsworth who said that “The Hannah Bennett Sculpture Garden is a lovely gallery to have on their doorstep.” I would like to thank The Village […]
The final installation is here! Juliette Hamilton Placed five hares which are beautiful, funny and astounding! What a fabulous shape, she has captured precisely what it is to be a hare. They seem to be dashing into position just in time for the private view tomorrow. Thank you so much Juliette they are […]
I have spent this beautiful sunny day gardening and the bee drinker has been providing a much needed drink for the insects and birds.
Today we installed this beautiful steel feather by Peter Clarke. It feels so delicate with the light glimpsing through the intricate strands.Hard to believe it is made of solid steel! All is coming together beautifully now and the sun has even decided to come back to us! i think we might just manage to get […]