A garden in Provence
My partner and I decided to celebrate 35 years together by holidaying in Europe, mainly France. We had always wanted to see and smell the lavender fields of … Continue reading →
View ArticleFairy’s Folly – an artist’s garden
Even as one enters this garden, it is obvious that the garden owner has a great love of colour. The front garden, while small, is filled with plants, … Continue reading →
View ArticleHow to make an entrance
A wonderful garden, when first viewed, can be greatly enhanced by what the visitor first sees. A garden entrance that matches the house, teamed with perfect plants, will be the most inviting. Continue...
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Garden review: historic Villa Gamberaia, near Florence
While holidaying in Florence I decided to visit the famous Villa Gamberaia. Should visiting a famous garden feel like visiting a sick friend - worth doing but you'd rather see them in good health?...
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Review: garden at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
In real estate the mantra is location, location, location and I think this can add to the success of a garden. As you drive to the villa, the road winds up almost to heaven and the Mediterranean...
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Hydrangea – surprisingly mostly white!
Hydrangeas are a commonly-grown plant but there are many fascinating and different varieties that are less well-known, most of which flower only in white. And there are many hydrangea 'look-alikes'...
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Wisdom from a plant whisperer
As a proud garden-variety (but trained!) horticulturist, I have learnt a few things about my craft; some on site, others from friends (often also horticulturists), books, google and some learnt while...
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Clivia – my favourite plant!
Like parents with their children, gardeners often have a favourite among all of the plants that they grow. Without doubt my great horticultural love is clivia, most especially the cream ones....
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Art in the landscape in Provence
Chateau La Coste in the South of France has much to offer the visitor. With art, landscape, food and wine, it’s a great destination any time of year. Continue reading →
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Hillwood Estate, Washington D.C.
Hillwood, a grand estate in Washington D.C., was once home to Marjorie Merriweather Post, an American heiress who loved plants and flowers as well as French and Russian art. Continue reading →
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