Tag Archives: Wedgwood

The other Chelsea Flower Show…

Posted on 26/05/2018 by The Gardens Trust

As the eyes of high society and the horticultural world turned to Chelsea, the doyenne of all flower shows world-wide, this week I thought it was time to turn my attention towards another even older connection between the plant world … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chelsea, Chelsea Physic Garden, Georg Ehret, Hans Sloane, Mark Catesby, Meissen, Philip Miller, pottery, Wedgwood | 2 Comments

Anthony Devis: Georgian topographical artist

Posted on 28/10/2017 by The Gardens Trust

No it’s not a repeat. It’s true there was a post about the 18thc artist Arthur Devis a few month ago but this one is about his half-brother Anthony. While Arthur specialised in conversation piece portraits Anthony turned to topography and became … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aislabie, Albury, Anthony Devis, Arthur Devis, Frog Service, garden buildings, Hackfall, Landscape painting, Newick Park, Osterley, Picturesque, Preston, Richard Wilson, Society of Artists, Studley Royal, Tabley House, Upton, Wedgwood, William Farington, William Gilpin | Leave a comment

Hyacinths

Posted on 25/03/2017 by The Gardens Trust

At this time of year my favourite smell is hyacinths. Close packed into every conceivable sort of container they made ideal presents for Christmas, but they are still be available for sale everywhere to bring a wonderful touch of spring scent and colour whatever the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Besler, Clusius, Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Haarlem, John Gerard, John Parkinson, Linnaeus, Philip Miller, Queen Charlotte, Voorhelm, Wedgwood | Leave a comment

Eastbury

Posted on 30/05/2015 by The Gardens Trust

No it isn’t a disused rural railway station! Instead this intriguing arcaded house is all that remains of one of Baroque architect Sir John Vanbrugh’s greatest buildings. Vastly expensive and taking over 20 years to complete, Eastbury at Tarrant Gunville in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bubb Dodington, Charles Bridgeman, Defoe, John Vanbrugh, Joseph Banks, Mrs Lybbe Powys, Stowe, Wedgwood | Leave a comment

Eternal Wrest…

Posted on 18/10/2014 by The Gardens Trust

Wrest Park is a rarity. I’ve heard comments that the house looks a bit like a mundane French provincial station but, if so, it is a Grade 1 listed French provincial railway station, and mundane on the outside only. Inside … Continue reading →