Bountiful, blowsy and scented: The gravity-defying walled garden at the Palace of Bishop Auckland

The gardens of the Palace of Bishop Auckland, Co Durham —home of Jonathanand Jane Ruffer — have undergone extensive garden restoration and creation work overseen by Pip Morrison. Mary Keen paid a visit to one of its highlights: the steeply-sloped walled garden, returned to full production since 2024. Photographs by Andrea Jones.