One 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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I 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…
Having 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…
It feels a bit weird not to be at Chelsea now I’m back. You get caught up in the buzz and excitement on the showground and this year it’s been an extraordinary show. Although I was privileged to be there for a full two days before it officially opened, I was rushing about so much that I still don’t feel I saw it all. Read more…
