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Wordless Wednesday - Artisan Gardens at RHS Chelsea 2015
Best Artisan Garden and Gold Medal: The Sculptor's Picnic Garden by Walker's Nurseries and supported by Doncaster Deaf TrustBreast Cancer Haven Garden supported by Nelsons - Gold MedalFuture Climate...
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Great Comp - a spectacular plantsman's garden in Kent
The gardens at Great Comp were created from seven acres of wilderness by former owner, Roderick CameronWhen you arrive at Great Comp and start walking around the seven acres of gardens, you'd be...
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Swing into summer with a visit to Sussex Prairies - a veritable feast for the...
The central aisle at Sussex Prairies, with Pauline's metal bison on the horizonThere's no other garden anywhere like Sussex Prairies. This is the largest prairie-planted garden in England and, if you...
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To Gravetye Manor born - Tom Coward talks about his first five years in the...
Tom Coward arrived at Gravetye Manor just five years ago, but has achieved remarkable results during his time as head gardener there. He has not only embraced the challenge of restoring William...
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Hidcote Manor Garden - Paradise Lost and Found in the Cotswolds
Hidcote Manor has undergone a £3.5 million renovation programme since the MillenniumWhen I first visited Hidcote Manor in Gloucestershire several years ago on a hot summer morning in June. It was...
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Silent Sunday - Gardens to visit - Monks House, East Sussex
Located at Rodmell near Lewes in East Sussex, Monks House is a perfect cottage garden to visit on a Sunday afternoon. Former home of Virginia Woolf, it is now owned by the National Trust and is open...
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Last chance to see Little Wantley in Sussex for NGS opening this weekend
Imagine a house overlooking a wonderful lake and a garden full of surprises - this is what you'll find at Little Wantley in Sussex if you visit this weekend. It's a little piece of heaven - brainchild...
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Silent Sunday - Gardens to visit - Parham House, West Sussex
Parham House in West Sussex is open every Sunday throughout the season 12.00 - 17.00. Also open Wednesday to Friday. Admission to the garden is £8.00 for adults (free to HHA members). Other notable...
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August gardens - Up in the air with John Brookes at Denmans
The walled garden at Denmans - seen from aboveAnother view from on high into DenmansJohn Brookes in his garden early this morningIn a determined attempt to get some new shots of Denmans early this...
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Yorkshire's 'Secret Garden' - Millgate House, Richmond
Millgate House is a fine Georgian house in the heart of Richmond, YorkshireIn the heart of Richmond, Yorkshire there's a secret garden that's quite exceptional, but first you have to find it! Hidden...
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Scottish Castle Gardens I - Dunrobin
Dunrobin Castle - former home to the Duke of Sutherland - and now a major tourist attractionScotland has some of the best castles in Europe, which rival those built by the French in the the Loire...
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Scottish Castle Gardens II - Cawdor
Castle Cawdor, near Inverness, dates back to the 14th centuryAnother glorious Scottish castle - this time Cawdor, is within a stone's throw of Inverness. This one is much less imposing than Dunrobin,...
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Attadale - magnificent Scottish gardens with far-reaching views to the Isle...
Attadale Gardens are situated overlooking the island of Skye at Strathcarron in Scotland and as soon as you walk through the gates you realise this is a very special place. The position of the property...
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Herterton House, Northumberland - a masterpiece garden created in just an acre
View from the gazebo at Herterton House in NorthumberlandI had never heard of Herterton House before I headed north recently and only then discovered it because I happened to visit the walled garden at...
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Midney Gardens and Nursery - A new Somerset plot full of surprises
The seaside garden at MidneyAlthough the British have a great passion for garden visiting, there are not that many new gardens around the country. So when I accidentally stumbled upon Midney in...
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Win a week away in springtime and Discover Scottish Gardens©
Your chance to win a week's holiday at Attadale and Discover Scottish GardensScotland has some of the best gardens in Britain and I've certainly had many pleasant surprises north of the border on my...
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A sea of tea - in the hills in Southern India
The first of the great tea plantations in Munnar - Harrisons, which has 1500 acres of tea growing todaySmiling tea picker in Munnar carrying her pickings on her head and on the way to the weighing...
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Not garden related, but too special not to share!
Words can't describe the place that I'm lucky enough to be staying - on the edge of the Arabian Sea in Kerala, India. All the fish we eat is freshly caught; the vegetables home grown; the beach is...
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Wordless Wednesday - Welford Park Snowdrop Extravaganza
Welford Park, near Newbury opens annually from early February to March to show off its extensive snowdrop collection and is well worth a visit on a sunny day. But hurry if you want to catch this year's...
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