More text will follow on this garden but since Corfu is so topical at the moment I decided to bring forward the deadline. The olives above were planted under Venetian rule......farmers were given a cash subsidy to plant them. It is one reason why the Island is so green. These same plantings now form thick groves around the house.

A  framed view to Albania with part of the main house on the left and the Bracken House on the right......it has taken five or so years to get to this stage...a lot of building work. The Greek myths still live ........Pericles was the Architect, Hercules the Builder and the clients stayed in Adonis's House. Just regular island names.

This classic "before" photograph was taken from the Agapanthus borders looking towards the Bracken House.

Completion of the extensive top soiling and re-grading works (Spring 07 I think) has made a considerable difference......there is nothing as calming as an area of graded soil to the landscapers eye.

The interior of the Bracken House, the scene of many early evening cocktails. This open sided breeze house was built on the ruins of the original house. It gives wonderful views over the Corfu Straights to Albania.

Agapanthus praecox......in their second year of planting bloom their hearts out. I sowed an annual flower mix in the grassy area around them which germinated but never flowered.  Next time I will do my own mixture of annual, biennial and perennial seeds that will include Clary, Queens Anne Lace and Chicory. When we made our own mixture for a Provencal garden Salvia sclarea (Clary) flowered particularly well in the dry continuous sun.

The steps from the entrance curve up past the Bracken House.

Wintery view to Albania from Corfu.