A Complement of Tulips

A previous blog highlighted the recent work-party that descended on the village Parade Square to restore the health of that garden. Members of the Garden Club have been complimented by passersby for the attention they give to that lovely little part of Chester but the Parade Square garden has also been complemented by another stunning garden that is situated directly across from the parade square, en face, as one says in French.


This complementary arrangement is particularly effective in the spring, when the private residential garden is awash in tulips. For a few weeks, the colourful tulips in the public space appear to reflect the glory of those across the road. Perhaps it is merely a coincidence, but rumour has it that a mystery gardener has in fact been adding to the considerable number of bulbs planted by members of the Garden Club in the public garden. Whatever the source, these two gardens make a delightful pairing. Later in the season, tulips will give way to a mix of day-lilies and ornamental cabbages on one side, and roses, shrubs and perennials on the other. The two gardens are certainly complementary and both add immensely to the beauty of the village.