reviews of British gardens and nurseries, large and small.
Ulting Wick in Essex has received its fair share of mentions in the press and on social media and has quite rightly been named by photographer Clive Nichols and The English Garden magazine as one of the top 7 must-see 'paradise' gardens in England. Philippa Burrough and husband Bryan moved into the property 20 years... Continue Reading →
Keukenhof, Tulip Fields and historical Hortus Bulborum
Many people might associate the NGS (National Gardens Scheme) with hazy summer days, overflowing borders and cream teas under a parasol on the lawn. Not quite so, and the NGS, as well as raising millions of pounds for British care charities in fact promotes gardens open throughout the year. DAFFODILS AT DACHS, WEST SUSSEX With daffodils... Continue Reading →
Now here's a garden that does exactly what it says on the tin (or so to speak). Painshill Landscape Garden conjures up images of sweeping grass, water graced with bridges and overlooked by trees. I am pleased to report that it is exactly that and more. Inspired by renaissance art following several 'grand... Continue Reading →
Butterflies and snowmen in one place? Only at RHS Wisley a couple of weeks ago when a light dusting of snow coincided with 'butterflies in the glasshouse' at the well known RHS gardens in Surrey. It was clear from arrival that a great number of visitors were expected, evident from the number of car-park attendants and... Continue Reading →
Another trip to Kent............. With a harsh winter forecast, the autumn colour is looking it's best in late October and taking advantage of a sunny weekend in late October we decided to head once again to Kent. HOLE PARK Hole Park , a privately owned estate situated in the high Kentish Weald between Rolvenden and Cranbrook... Continue Reading →
Deep in the heart of leafy Northamptonshire lies Lamport Hall, an Italianate Mansion set amidst 10 acres of gorgeous gardens within its own parkland. I had not heard of Lamport Hall since it is not owned by the National Trust or English Heritage and is definitely off the beaten track, although it does promote itself locally... Continue Reading →
What a glorious late August weekend we chose to visit the garden of England. Kent is so often overlooked as merely a channel tunnel and ferry terminal, and yet this beautiful Eden is resplendent in the finest farmland, hop fields and orchards with quintessential villages abound. Purposely ditching the SatNav, we relied on the good... Continue Reading →
West Dean, near Chichester in West Sussex is nestled in the lea of the South Downs and host to West Dean College, a world renowned place of study for conservation, making and visual arts. WALLED KITCHEN GARDEN The walled garden within the grounds is the former kitchen garden and home to 13 splendid Victorian glasshouses which were completely... Continue Reading →
My ‘local’ and most loved National Trust property has to be the glorious Polesden Lacey, a Regency Villa set on the edge of the North Downs and host to many Edwardian house parties and even a Royal honeymoon, latterly hosting the more mundane masses of the general public but still wearing it’s enchanting beauty... Continue Reading →
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