Monthly Archives: June 2021

Ferneries

Posted on 26/06/2021 by The Gardens Trust

My post a couple of weeks ago about Pteridomania seems to have created quite a lot of interest, which goes to show that ferns still manage to capture our attention in a big way, although probably still not as much … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged arundel, Ascog, Danesbury, Ferneries, fernery, ferns, Holkham, Keele, Pulhamite, rock work, Southport Botanic Gardens, stumpery, William Robinson, william sawrey gilpin | 1 Comment

Scotney

Posted on 19/06/2021 by The Gardens Trust

I’m sure, like me, you’ve often coveted a garden that you’ve visited. Maybe it’s a grand estate with sweeping vistas, or a beautiful garden building that takes your eye or perhaps somewhere that has wonderful planting. What wouldn’t we … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anthony Salvin, conservation, graham stuart thomas, Hussey, kitchen garden, moat, National Trust, Picturesque, quarry garden, rhododendrons, Richard Payne Knight, ruins, walled garden, wild flowers, william sawrey gilpin, wisteria | Leave a comment

A Young Man Among Roses

Posted on 12/06/2021 by The Gardens Trust

I’m sure that you’ll recognise this picture. Its custodian, the V&A, says it “is perhaps the most famous of English miniatures. It epitomises the romantic Elizabethan age and is a masterpiece of miniature paintings by its greatest exponent, Nicholas Hilliard. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art history, Elizabeth I, Elizabethan, emblem, Henry VIII, Nicholas Hilliard, Roses, Roy Strong, symbol | Leave a comment

Pteridomania

Posted on 05/06/2021 by The Gardens Trust

My partner recently had a serious attack of Pteridomania! As a consequence there’s hardly a corner of 0ur tiny back garden that doesn’t show signs of this terrible ailment. There is evidence of this not only out in the open … Continue reading →