I’m just back from Chelsea and what a show! An amazing spectacle of horticultural sensation. Flowers from around the world, plants that have never been seen before and gardens that most of us can only dream of, all gathered together in one place for five days of excitement, intrigue and botanical wonder. Read more…
It’s show time at the moment, with Chelsea officially starting on Tuesday. Some of us are lucky enough to see the show before it opens and without the madding crowds. Read more…
I’ve just got back from a few days on the Isle of Wight. It’s a protected haven of gardens with a range of different climates around its shores.
The weather was lovely and sunny, a bit bright for photographs in the middle of the day, but much better than the wet weather we’ve had recently. Read more…
There’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…
