The Restorative Garden
A misty November morning in the Welsh hills revealed a garden not about control but restoration — a place where nature is allowed to breathe, and where silence itself becomes part of the design.
A Question of Taste
An autumn wander through Wisley that reminded me that gardens, like art, are deeply personal.
Sheffield Park in Autumn
It was busy and noisy but for a well-being walk at the end of October, it was hard to beat.
A Craving for Colour: Finding brightness in autumn’s greys
From autumn greys in the Lake District to fiery blooms that lifted the day.
Exploring Snowshill: A House of Collections, A Garden of Rooms
The most eccentric of English manor houses coupled with a restrained garden.
Sezincote – An Indian Dream in the Cotswolds
I went for the house - I stayed for the garden. Both are enchanting.
Hartland Abbey: a surprise at every turn
House, gardens, woodland walk and beach - what more could you want on a summer’s day?
Belonging in the Landscape: The Spirit of Holehird
One of my favourite gardens, I never tire of a visit to Holehird, Cumbria.
Stourhead - Walking Through a Landscape Painting
When you study garden history there are a certain number of gardens talked about that you simply have to visit. This is one of them.