It is that time of year again. I will be returning to England to help lead a tour of English gardens May 19-28. This year, I will giving an American perspective on how to incorporate ideas from the English gardening to members of the Western MA Master Gardeners Association. We will begin our tour with the Chelsea Flower Show in London. We will also be visiting Great Dixter, Hidcote, Sissinghurst, Stourhead and Wilsey. I think of myself as the "color commentator" to compliment Gavin Miller, the exceptional British tour guide, who will be leading the tour.
A Favorite Garden at Last Year's Chelsea Flower Show: The Arthritis Research UK Garden designed by Chris Beardshaw
You can see the complete itinerary at The Best of English Gardens. They have a wide range of tours throughout Europe. For more information, see their website, Discover Europe.
Sissinghurst, the garden of poet/novelist Vita Sackville-West and her husband, historian Harold Nicolson
Great Dixter, the home and garden of the late plantsman, Christopher Lloyd
The Red Garden, one of the many garden rooms, at Hidcote Manor
The modern pool at Kiftsgate Court Gardens
The Palladian Bridge and Pantheon, at Stourhead
Rosemary Verey’s iconic Laburnum Walk at Barnsley House
The Glass House at Wisley
A Favorite Garden at Last Year's Chelsea Flower Show: The Arthritis Research UK Garden designed by Chris Beardshaw
Michael,
ReplyDeleteHave a great time. I wish I could afford to accompany you on this tour, but I won't even look at the cost!
I think you would like this tour very much, James. I am enjoying getting to know these gardens more intimately after having seen them many times. There is always something new to learn. Last year, the plants were a couple weeks behind and tulips were blooming in both NH and England! This year, I understand, they are much further along in the season.
ReplyDeleteMichael, are we going to meet again this year? ahha, it is a pity that you are not in London for the 2nd of June because my fellow MA students and I will have our final year exhibition. It would be my pleasure to invite you!
ReplyDeleteHope to meet again,
best wishes
Giacomo
Giacomo,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry I won't be in London June 2nd. I would have loved to see your final year exhibition. What is your project going to be? I am eager to hear what you will do once your final year is completed.
Congratulations.
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