Nothing more to add ... Hampton Court Flower Show coming up next in July, pom-tiddle-pom!
Month: May 2017
For balance of course, Peter Beales at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Peter Beales created a beautiful exhibit with rose artfully - and artlessly - twined through each other in imaginative combinations (Alchymst and Phyllis Bide was especially successful). Perennial Blue I shall look out for as an alternative to Veilchenblau or Violette and shall hope for a space for Kiftsgate Superior.
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Now the dust has settled, a look at David Austin Roses at RHS Chelsea – Judi Dench (Dame), Vanessa Bell & James L. Austin ‘n All…
No, I'm surprisingly not a VIP guest on the David Austin Stand - can they please take note - but they had closed the exhibit for a bit of filming, so the Great Unwashed had to clear out and leave - leaving me with moments to capture an empty rose garden. Well almost empty, the…
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Position Vacant – Florist/Gardener at Petersham Nurseries
Petersham Nurseries Richmond are looking for a Florist/Gardener with a wealth of experience, a creative eye and excellent time management skills to cover maternity leave. The role will be on a full-time basis (Tues – Sat). Full time floristry for restaurant, teahouse, and private events and responsible for the horticultural maintenance and upkeep of the…
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A Cutting Garden, Roses and Perennial Fireworks at Petersham Nurseries …..
A snapshot from Petersham Nurseries this week ....
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Gardens Open Day on Ham Common
Gardens Open Days are a delight, an opportunity to visit private gardens, all within a pleasant stroll of one another, representing a diverse collection of garden styles - gardens from (very) large and grand to postage stamp and intimate - attached to properties many centuries old or with just a couple of years under their…
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Penshurst Place, Kent – a magical tour …
A dazzlingly good day out visiting Penshurst Place, near Tonbridge in Kent. A medieval masterpiece set within 11 acres of walled gardens, much remaining true to their Tudor design. Gobsmacked and flabbergasted am I - already planning a return visit ....
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I’m ready for my close-up – A macro lens at Petersham Nurseries in early May
A little blur of a tour of the Nurseries on a fine May day - stuffed full of plants inside and out and a day of bright welcome sunshine too. Captions and plant names to follow - rush rush!
The Teddington Gardener 