Tucked away in the historic heart of St Albans, close to the cathedral and the River Ver, lies an oasis of serenity. 28 Fishpool Street, located on one of the original Saxon roads leading though the city, was once surrounded by five acres of land including market gardens and orchards. Now owned by retired accountants, Jenny and Antony Jay, the 16th-century house has only half an acre to the rear, yet this is a sizeable garden compared to many in the area.
The couple fell in love with the garden on their first viewing nearly 20 years ago. Though the planting was tired, the space was already divided into rooms defined by undulating box hedges, and Jenny immediately felt
