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Dumbledore and Professor Snape may not teach students at Harlaxton Manor, and Hagrid may not be the gamekeeper, but Potter is the head gardener.
OK, so he may not be Harry Potter, but in our eyes, he’s better. Andrew Potter has worked for Harlaxton Manor for the past 10 years whilst also working at nearby stately homes Belvoir Castle and Stoke Rochford Hall. His passion and dedication is clear in his work with beautifully manicured grounds and something new added to the gardens all of the time. “I completed the restoration of the lawn with a team of helpers,” says Andrew.
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“We had to install a draining pipe, reseed the lawn and create a new pathway. The Italian garden with chamomile walk is also something we worked hard at, and a really appealing area of the garden. Our main aim has been to create a garden that has interest for all 12 months of the year.” Andrew was preparing for a wedding at the manor when we spoke to him, making the gardens generally tidier. The manor is home to Harlaxton College but it is also a desirable wedding location for local brides-to-be. Every month the students go on a trip to somewhere in Europe allowing a weekend free for a wedding. This month they’re in the Lake District, and the month after they’re at Stonehenge, then Paris, then it’s Barcelona. “After we’ve prepared for the wedding this weekend, it’s time to get started on bringing flowers into the conservatory and potting some up. There are currently quite a lot of pots of daffodils and tulips in the conservatory as we prepare for spring.”
Above: Andrew Potter, head gardener, in the conservatory.
Opposite: Harlaxton Manor and the long formal walk.
Left: The Italian garden near the summer house.
Below: Andrew Potter, Head Gardener.
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Garden: Beautifully manicured grounds surrounding Harlaxton Manor. Features: There’s an Italian garden, beautiful conservatory, chamomile lawn, lion terrace with a feature fountain and a lot more. Contact: For more information visit www.harlaxton.co.uk.