Gardens to Visit During the London Olympics

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Walking down the bustling streets of London, it’s hard to find somewhere to take time out for yourself. However, thanks to the Victorians, London is filled with scenic garden squares, ideal for those who want to enjoy a peaceful lunch or take a break from city life. The Victorian era is more … [Read more...]

National Gardens Scheme The Yellow Book

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Monies raised from garden openings has enabled the National Gardens Scheme to donate over £2 million to its beneficiaries each year. More than £20 million has been donated to charity since the National Gardens Scheme began in 1927. The Yellow Book lists county by county the gardens that open for … [Read more...]

Gardens to Visit: Bluebell Cottage and Nursery

This Easter Monday I spent several lovely hours at Bluebell Cottage Gardens and Nursery. Bluebell Cottage and Nursery is run by Sue and Dave Beesley and is in a wonderful part of Cheshire surrounded by beautiful countryside with a canal running alongside. The 1.5 acre cottage garden was open under … [Read more...]

Gardens to Visit in England, Scotland and Wales

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Visit England and discover a country of great contrast and diversity both in the places you go to and in the people you meet. All the regions of England are within easy reach of the exciting capital city, London, famed for first class culture, fascinating history and pageantry, its world-class … [Read more...]

Gardens to Visit by County

Gardens to Visit by County England Bedfordshire Berkshire Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire Cheshire Cornwall Cumbria Derbyshire Devon Dorset East Riding of Yorkshire East Sussex Essex Gloucestershire Greater Manchester Hampshire Herefordshire Hertfordshire Isle of Wight Isles of … [Read more...]

See the Tulips of Keukenhof Gardens in Holland

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P&O Ferries are currently offering a unique opportunity to visit Keukenhof Gardens in Holland to see the greatest flower show on earth. Spring comes to life with a stunning display of millions of  blooming tulips and other flowering bulbs set within 32 hectares of paths, streams and … [Read more...]

The National Trust Online Shop

The National Trust Online Shop has a wide range of interesting products especially for gardeners including: Gift Ideas Bags & Outdoors Home Fragrance & Toiletries Kitchen Books Wildlife & Garden Grow Your Own Gifts for Gardeners Insects & Others Birds Reduce, Reuse, Recycle British … [Read more...]

Bodnant Garden – Snowdonia

Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres and is situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping towards the west and looking across the valley towards the Snowdonia range. The garden has two parts. The upper garden around Bodnant Hall consists of the … [Read more...]

Whats on at the RHS?

Take a look below at what's on at the RHS gardens around the UK this April. Click on the banner above to visit their website: RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR, YORKSHIRE Easter Fun, Fri 10 - Mon 13 April - Join in the themed activities, with children's games and crafts and an Easter quiz. On Sun 12 join the … [Read more...]