Down to earth with a bump
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So, here we are. Mid November and just 40 days until Christmas. Despite my working life revolving around the festive season, I can feel […]
Tropical Gardens
The Floating Gardens of Inle Lake
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If, like me, you’re accustomed to gardening on dry land, Inle lake in Burma is a bit of an eye-opener. For here the fruits […]
National Kandawgyi Gardens, Pyin Oo Lwin, Burma
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As we progress around Burma, attended to like two little kings (which always makes me feel rather uncomfortable) I am continuing to persist with […]
Under the Acacias
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Mingalaba! (That’s Hello! In Burmese) The first week of our trip to Burma has been non stop, so despite being in one of the […]
Back to the Future – Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
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I’ve seen the future …. and it’s kind of strange! There’s been lots in the UK travel press about the development of Gardens by […]
Taking a Break
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Tomorrow we depart for Burma. It feels like this holiday has been a long time coming, but it’s timed perfectly. The garden is quietly […]
Landscaping, the Chinese way
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For the most part, the Southern China I know is a continuum of ugly buildings and expressways, devoid of any hint of what the […]
Vertical Living in Vietnam
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The rain has finally stopped. As a result the temperature is a very pleasant 31 degrees with a nice breeze. I am enjoying the […]
Warm and Wet in Saigon
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Sadly, I have had precious little time to enjoy the floral delights of Saigon, although I am hoping to write a future post about […]
The Road to Lampang
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Today I’ve been in northern Thailand. The one and a half hour drive between Chiang Mai and Lampang is made easy and pleasant by […]
Namaste! A Lazy Sunday in Delhi
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For the next two weeks, work brings me to Asia. I’ve been thinking about what to post whilst I am away, as funnily enough […]
Agapanthus – The Pride of Africa
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Agapanthus is the signature plant in our coastal garden and deservedly so. We grow Agapanthus africanus, the largest of the family, hailing from the Cape […]