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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
My recent holiday to Pembrokeshire gave me an opportunity to visit for the first time, the National Botanical Gardens of Wales. Now I admit the middle of November is not the ideal time of year to visit a garden. It was indeed a very cold day, but two of the warmer features of the gardens …