It was really cool and a nice drive in the countryside.
It's a shame to see places like this decline however the owner is an older lady and there's no one to take over it for her, no one that wants to. It's quite remote so either some people from the local area will need to step up, which hasn't happened to date, or the place will have to be left altogether. I can't imagine the owner will be able to live there by herself for many more years.
I'm glad I saw it though, and yes it's pretty nice there, a really great demonstration how gardening and the natural landscape can come together.
I've seen plenty of places like this falling apart in time. Even if it's flowers, they do need specific care and connection with the owner just like a pet or member of family. Too bad not many see it that way and start judging instead of doing research to see how much effort it requires to take care of a garden no matter its size.
When I was travelling through the UK I went to many gardens, not all private, some of the National Trust properties, castles and Manor Houses, and they all had a unique style to them. Of course, the National Trust have the funds to maintain them so they all looked amazing, but unfortunately the same can't be said for many private gardens They're a labour of love and when the individual isn't capable there's often no one to take over. It's very sad.
Still, this woman has dedicated many years of her life to it and has received a lot of happiness so I guess she is content with that.