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A quick November early morning walk around the garden
I was drawn out into the garden early this morning by the light. The rising sun illuminated the remaining leaves on the five huge plane trees by the gate, highlighting the autumn golds, reds, and yellows of these amazing trees, which almost certainly date back to Napoleonic times. And a closer view And, of course, with light like that I couldn’t help being drawn further… Read more Continue reading A quick November early morning walk around the garden
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Garden Museum Literary Festival 2023 at Parham House in Sussex
The 9th Garden Museum Literary Festival took place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th June at Parham House and Garden in West Sussex and we were delighted to be part of it. This event is one of our absolute favourite events in the entire calendar and we would happily cross continents to attend. Indeed one other attendee had done just that, travelling from New York.… Read more Continue reading Garden Museum Literary Festival 2023 at Parham House in Sussex
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Harsh decisions sometimes need to be made
Creating a garden is a complex activity. For me it includes being able to include favourite and/or simply very beautiful plants, creating pleasing shapes, vistas and flow. It’s hard work. Forget the current fad for “rewilding” (fantastic when done properly, an awful apology for not doing any work when done badly). The very concept of gardening involves tweaking and managing nature. Otherwise it is just… Read more Continue reading Harsh decisions sometimes need to be made
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The rose garden: a new and radical approach
Some recent passing comments on Twitter about our rose garden prompted me to write an update on how it is progressing. I promised one or two people that I would do so. Here it is … I put a great deal of effort into planning the rose garden. It is situated on the south side of the parking area, on slightly raised ground, and is… Read more Continue reading The rose garden: a new and radical approach