Charleston house and garden

Charleston house and garden

Charleston farmhouse in East Sussex enjoys a central place in the cultural and artistic history of the twentieth century. It was the home of leading figures of what was known as the Bloomsbury Group.

Kiftsgate Court Gardens

Kiftsgate Court Gardens

In a digital age when it seems everything has to be booked in advance on line, there’s something refreshingly old fashioned about Kiftsgate Court Gardens, near Mickleton, Gloucestershire. When we called in advance to get tickets we were politely told,

water lillies at Hidcote

water lillies at Hidcote

Why is it that water lilies fascinate us so much? Perhaps it’s because they are like people: they worship the sun. Perhaps it’s because they float serenely and effortlessly on ponds and lakes, giving those looking on a sense of

Oudolf field, Bruton, Somerset.

Oudolf field, Bruton, Somerset.

Dutchmen Piet Oudolf is a big name in contemporary gardening. He’s enjoyed high profile commissions such as the Olympic Park in London and Millennium Park in Chicago, to name but a few. Why then, can you visit one of his

Mill garden – a hidden gem in the heart of Warwick

Mill garden – a hidden gem in the heart of Warwick

Sometimes it is not the grandest or most famous gardens that leave the best impressions. Small, intimate gardens can create a lasting sense of intimacy, balance and location that stay with you for a long time. One such garden is

Foraging in Cornwall … food for thought

Foraging in Cornwall … food for thought

    OK, it’s quiz time…can you spot the difference between sea beet and samphire, or elderflower and sea buckthorn? We can.  Well, we can now we’ve been out foraging in Cornwall with the excellent Adam Clark. We were staying at