I had high expectations for my first visit to the Malvern Spring Show, and I was not disappointed. A number of my online gardening circle had sung high praise of this garden show including it’s magnificent setting. I went to the show with my sister who had the pleasure of chauffeuring me and my wheelchair …
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Visit to Keukenhof Tulip Gardens in Holland
The world renowned Tulips gardens at Keukenhof, Holland have long been on my wish list of gardens to visit. I had not really planned to visit them so soon, but I suddenly found myself researching a short break. It was then I found a 5 night cruise called Tulips and Chocolates with Fred Olsen, with a …
Gardening Catch Up April
So not only has it been some time since my last blog post it has been months since I shared a gardening related post. I am still, yes still, recovering from my chest infection, I am making progress however I find the unpredictability of the fatigue impossible to make any plans – so I don’t! …
Claire Austin Plants Open Day
On the England, Wales border of the counties of Shropshire and Powys you will find the garden nursery of Claire Austin Perennials. The nursery has many plants but specialises in Peonies and Irises. Once a year Claire Austin opens the nursery to the public along with her private garden. You may already be familiar with …
The Gardens of Morville Hall, Shropshire
Morville Hall is a grade 1 listed building owned by the National Trust, although the gardens and properties are managed by individual tenants. As such these are not usually open for the public to view. But this weekend was one of the open weekends operated by the National Garden Scheme, more commonly referred to as …
Preen Manor, NGS Garden – Shropshire
‘What could be nicer than strolling through a delightful, plant-filled garden, enjoying a “proper” home-made tea and at the same time raising money for charity?’ These are the opening words in the 2015 National Gardening Scheme, Shropshire guide book. It lists all gardens in the county that open to the public and raise money for …
Tresco Abbey Gardens – Isles of Scilly
On a rather windy but sunny day my sister and I set out early for a boat to Tresco, but not so early we did not have time for a cooked breakfast. We are on holiday after all. Tresco, is the second largest island of the Isles of Scilly and just a short boat journey …
Cornwall Adventures – Discovering the Lost Gardens of Heligan
So many gardens to visit and so little time, this was the dilemma I faced on my holiday to Cornwall. Such a large choice of historic houses, ruins and gardens to enjoy. Top of the list though was a visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Mangnolia – Heligan Northern Garden Heligan Northern Gardens A …
The Parterre – a Revisit to Hanbury Hall National Trust Property
Travelling the long car journey back from my holiday to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly required a number pit stops. Having visited the National trust property Hanbury Hall previously its location just off Junction 5 the M5 in Worcestershire was very convienent. So off the motorway we drove and headed for a rather picturesque …
Cornwall – a Day Out to The Eden Project
A holiday to Cornwall would not be complete without a visit to The Eden Project. Tickets for Eden were included as part of the hotel garden break I had booked, and its location just outside St Austell made it most convenient. We arrived shortly after opening, and were able to park close to the entrance, …