Waddesdon Manor – The Rothschild’s Fairytale Castle
Reading time 18 minutes
At one time the Rothschilds owned so many houses in Buckinghamshire that it was cheekily referred to as ‘Rothschildshire’. Waddesdon was the jewel in the family’s crown.
Garden Design
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 – The Boodles Travel Garden
Reading time 9 minutes
There were some sensational gardens at Chelsea this year but my personal Best in Show award goes to The Boodles Travel Garden – Around the World in 16 Days, designed by Tom Hoblyn. Read on to find out why ….
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 – 5 Sensational Show Gardens
Reading time 15 minutes
It was so good to return to Chelsea and witness its return to form. In this post I showcase 5 of my favourite show gardens in words and pictures.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 – 10 Things To Look Out For
Reading time 14 minutes
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 opens this week in London. Find out what’s hot in my run down of ten things that seriously caught my eye.
Chelsea Flower Show 2022 Preview – A Garden Sanctuary
Reading time 11 minutes
Enjoy a quick tour of this serene, Japanese-inspired garden conceived as a space to decompress and reconnect with nature.
Has The Chelsea Flower Show Lost Its Mojo?
Reading time 17 minutes
I’ve grown a little bored of the Chelsea Flower Show. There, I’ve said it. Once upon a time I used to love the anticipation, […]
Book Review – The Kinfolk Garden
Reading time 10 minutes
I am generally reticent about writing book reviews. However, when the first couple of critiques I read online are comedically scathing, my interest is […]
Hopping over to Stockholm
Reading time 6 minutes
This week my work took me to Stockholm to visit a potential supplier. I always look forward to visiting the Swedish capital since the […]
Gardens of Miami No.2 – Vizcaya
Reading time 18 minutes
January is a month when many of us dream of an escape to the sun. If we’re feeling flush we might take advantage of […]
Hello from The Beau
Reading time 8 minutes
Dan, in a moment of madness, has decided that he would like me to contribute now and again to his Frustrated Gardener blog. As […]
Dixter Addiction
Reading time 10 minutes
I’d missed one too many plant fairs at Great Dixter, so I was not about to forgo another. We made plans, reorganised others, kept […]
The Watch House NGS Open Weekend 2019
Reading time 11 minutes
And relax! After several weeks of intensive preparation, another National Gardens Scheme open weekend lies behind us. Rather like Christmas there’s an almighty build-up […]