This botanic garden is the second oldest botanic garden in London and has 13 acres of stunning plantings, a walled garden and a colourful knot garden plus a productive kitchen… Continue Reading

Above: Casuarina equisetifolia The Agave vivipara (below right) was in flower, almost hitting the glasshouse roof and causing big excitment because Agaves, often referred to as ‘century plants’, can take… Continue Reading

“The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in UK and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for… Continue Reading

RHS Hyde Hall is in rural Essex and has an eclectic mix of traditional and modern styles. The highlight for me was the Dry Garden, which has a fantastic range… Continue Reading

Rousham is one of my favourite gardens in the UK. It’s a classic example of the work of William Kent (1685-1748). Rousham represents the first phase of English landscape design… Continue Reading

The award-winning gardens at Walmer Castle, near Deal, includes a Broadwalk that was inspired by Gertrude Jekyll and has an impressive undulating cloud yew hedge. There’s also the Queen Mothers… Continue Reading

The garden is owned by the National Trust and set in the Sussex Weald. Views of the rolling Wealden landscape can be seen in one direction and the South Downs… Continue Reading

Highlights at Wisley today include the alpine houses, bonsai walk, the exotic garden, the orchard and the Piet Ouldolf borders around the glasshouse. The petunia trial bed was looking pretty… Continue Reading

A beautiful day at Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, the former home of Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson. This garden is designated Grade I on Historic England’s register of historic parks… Continue Reading

Great Comp Garden is near Sevenoaks and is one of the finest gardens in Kent. Over 7 acres surrounds a 17th century manor house and is home to an Italian… Continue Reading