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Sun, Sand, Sea…and Tomatoes

Posted on 06/08/2022 by The Gardens Trust

When I was writing last week’s post  I discovered a  film called  “The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes”  and thought that would make a good starting point in keeping with August’s  traditional  media “silly season”.   More about this spoof B … Continue reading →

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Holkham continued…

Posted on 10/07/2021 by The Gardens Trust

We left the story of Holkham last week in the middle of all the activity that was taking place at the end of the 18thc under the aegis of Thomas Coke, the reforming MP and agricultural improver.   He continued … Continue reading →

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Audley End’s Walled Kitchen Garden

Posted on 01/05/2021 by The Gardens Trust

Another lockdown escape last week took me to Audley End, near Saffron Walden in Essex.  Although the mansion itself is still closed because of Covid restrictions the extensive grounds which were completely redesigned  by Capability Brown in the mid 18thc, were open. … Continue reading →

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The Crystal Palace of Paris

Posted on 17/10/2020 by The Gardens Trust

Last week’s post looked at the background to the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition, and in particular at its parkland setting.  It was the first world fair to give horticulture a major role with one section of the park covering about … Continue reading →

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Hats off to Hyde Hall

Posted on 25/07/2020 by The Gardens Trust

A couple of weeks ago, as the lockdown started to lift and gardens began tentatively to re-open, I was taken to Hyde Hall, the Essex garden of the Royal Horticultural Society. I’ve been several times before and have always come … Continue reading →

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