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Englishmen painting with plants, part II

The gardens of Sissinghurst consists of a series of private rooms, and they are a mirror of the creators of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicholson’s character and temperament. Continue reading

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Englishmen painting with plants

I am really taken by the first eyesight of Great Dixter. The vista of the paved aisle in a blooming meadow leading to the mediaval tudor house is unreal, like something out a fairy tale. Continue reading

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Find the Hidden Gardens of London

Do you like gardens? Maybe you like finding hidden treasures in a town you thought you’ve seen everything in? Or maybe you’re just very curious on what people’s private gardens look like? If you can answer yes to any of … Continue reading

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Spring is here – So are the Flower Shows!

Spring is here! Well, at least in Britain, which means the air is getting warmer, the trees are getting greener and flowers are popping up everywhere. But not only that, spring also means that the popular British garden shows are … Continue reading

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Open Squares Garden in London

The 13th and 14th of June London has it’s Open Squares Garden. More than 190 gardens in London are open to public. Normally these gardens are closed and only accessable for privat owners. Some of the most famous ones are … Continue reading

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BEAUTIFUL GARDENS!

We all know Britain has some of the worlds most beautiful gardens and this time of year, the garden shows are attended by thousands of visitors. The Chelsea Flower Show in London has just ended and the swedish garden designer Ulf … Continue reading

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Cholderton Charlie’s Farm

All across the UK you’ll find several farms to visit. This one, close to Salisbury is a bit special. Of course you have the common goatkids and lambs to cuddle, rabbits to hold and horses, cows, pigs and a duckpond. The thing a … Continue reading

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