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Plants and Gardens to Visit

Garden Organic

the-biodynamic-gardenIt’s been years since I’ve been to Garden Organic, but I managed to squeeze in a visit this week while I was up in the Birmingham/Coventry area. It wasn’t a great day weather wise but the rain held off mostly and I spent a few hours with a friend wandering around the gardens. Read more…

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Late Garden Glory

collertonfishacrewebThere’s a lot to be said for visiting gardens at this time of year, not least because it gives you a clue about what plants are still blooming and looking great in September.

I’ve been out and about this week and managed to squeeze in a visit to an off the beaten track garden down in Devon. Read more…

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Trees for a future

kennethwithbetuladavuricawebHave you ever wondered what happens to a National Collection of plants when the owner passes away? Many are continued by dedicated partners who commit to the future of the collection. Others are passed on to new enthusiasts to continue the collection for posterity. Read more…

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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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