Tag Archives: Dean Hole

Aunt T & her Pot Pourri…

Posted on 08/08/2015 by The Gardens Trust

She may look a bit like Lady Bracknell or Charlie’s Aunt but she wasn’t really  like that in real life.  Maria Theresa  Villiers may have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth but she seems to have been happier … Continue reading →

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George Elgood: Enchantment of the highest order

Posted on 18/04/2015 by The Gardens Trust

This post is about George Elgood.  Unless you have pored over old arthouse auction catalogues or spent time looking at watercolours on provincial gallery walls he’s someone you’ve probably never heard of. He might look a typically mildly eccentric Victorian gent but … Continue reading →

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The Canon and a class act in Nottingham…

Posted on 04/04/2015 by The Gardens Trust

Is gardening a classless pursuit?  It might appeal to many people but is there any connection between the wealthy and their ability to garden on a grand scale, perhaps employing staff, or having historic structures and settings, or being able to … Continue reading →

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Five vicars and some roses…

Posted on 10/01/2015 by The Gardens Trust

Over the holidays I’ve been planting new roses and thinking how nice it will be when they flower this summer…. that led to me to thinking about rose shows. If you’ve ever been to one then you have several Victorian … Continue reading →

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