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Plants and Gardens to Visit

Fit for a Queen

osbornehouseOne of the gardens I’ve written about recently is the walled garden at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. It’s a stunning collection of flowers and fruit that are representative of the era of Queen Victoria. Read more…

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Tatton Park Flower Show

tatton-gardenI am just back from Tatton Park Flower Show in Cheshire. For me it’s probably the last consumer flower show of the season, though there are a few more before the season finishes. Read more…

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Hampton Court Flower Show

birchfieldplantingHaving spent two full days at Hampton Court this year it’s really hard to pick out favourites but I think I’d have to pick the Floral Marquee as the most inspiring, colourful spectacle ever. In the year of encouraging biodiversity, as designated by the United Nations no less, it is the perfect example of celebrating horticultural biodiversity I’ve ever seen. Read more…

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Hampton Court

chelseaIt’s only a couple of days now until Hampton Court and preparation on site has started with earnest. I’ll be working up there for a few days creating online copy for the RHS. Read more…

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