A rose by any other name…
I’ve featured this garden before – I wish I was taller so I could see over its high wall. It’s stuffed with trees, climbers and some amazing pots, which I … Read more
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Wisteria and peonies
As any Buddhist will tell you, everything passes and nothing lasts forever. It’s an idea I’m more than willing to embrace when I’m faced with something I don’t like – … Read more
Regent’s Park
Since I swapped an overpriced and overcrowded commute for a walk through Regent’s Park every morning, my life has improved no end. Not only do I finally ‘get’ dogs – … Read more
Clematis arch
I couldn’t really do it justice in this pic, but this romantic-looking arch is smothered in pink Clematis montana. It leads to a church and I think it looks distinctly … Read more
Stone circle
This was my first ‘drive-by’ shot for this blog – I hopped out of the car, took a couple of pics, jumped back in and sped off. Which must have … Read more
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
I had to take this pic in a hurry and the perspective is a bit wrong – this is indeed a very large rhododendron, but that’s not a miniature bench. … Read more
I’m a journalist get me out of here
Note to self: do not not take part in any more activities that involve heights. I have vertigo, which seems to be getting worse with my advancing years. I came … Read more
The Eden Project Part 2
While the biomes are undoubtedly the star attraction of the Eden Project, I liked the plane tree steps best. The trees are underplanted with bulbs and hellebores in spring – … Read more
The Eden Project
It’s a bit early for swathes of tulips yet – these are under glass at the Eden Project. As tulips need lifting and replanting every year for the best display … Read more