The centrepiece of Rosemoor’s Cottage Garden is, without doubt, the thatched shelter.
As well as being a favourite photographic location for many of our visitors, it is also the top choice for weddings at the garden. The shelter is built in the traditional Devon style - an oak frame in-filled with cob (wattle and daub) - and is topped with a thatched roof which, after 17 years, was in definite need of a facelift. A local craftsman has been busy this month re-thatching the roof using traditional wheat straw, and our visitors have been fascinated to watch a master thatcher carrying out his craft. He has been extremely helpful, giving ‘question and answer’ sessions when groups of visitors have congregated – definitely above and beyond the call of duty! I must say, it is looking very smart, so do come and have a look. Even better, if you’re thinking of ‘tying the knot’ in 2009 this could be the venue for you!
Helen Round
Superintendent – Decorative and Floral Department