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The seeds of change

23 September 2013
The seeds of change

We chat to Troy Scott Smith 100 days after he became head gardener at Sissinghurst Castle, one of the world's most iconic gardens.

Welcome to Australia

21 September 2013
Welcome to Australia

A new exhibition at London's Royal Academy of Arts offers a unique insight into Antipodean history

TRAVEL SPECIAL: Singing the blues in Norway

25 July 2013
TRAVEL SPECIAL: Singing the blues in Norway

The world’s northern-most botanical garden lies covered in snow for much of the year before bursting into life throughout the bright summer months.

Kent designer’s dune garden is a finalist

19 July 2013
Kent designer’s dune garden is a finalist

A garden on the shifting sands of Camber near Rye by Kent designer Jo Thompson is through to the final rounds of the Society of Garden Designers 2013

Enjoy afternoon tea with a twist

21 June 2013
Enjoy afternoon tea with a twist

What could be more typically English than afternoon tea? But a new breed of experience is emerging which is anything but traditional...

Everything stops for tea

20 June 2013
Everything stops for tea

Eating out has become an integral part of garden visiting, and Lesley Bellew discovered Pashley Manor Gardens has set the bar high on both levels

Garden gets the VIP seal of approval

17 June 2013
Garden gets the VIP seal of approval

Chris and Judy Older threw open their gate for the National Gardens Scheme Festival at the weekend – as part of the largest event in history.

Didn’t they do well? Kent success at Chelsea

22 May 2013
Didn’t they do well? Kent success at Chelsea

After months of cold, damp weather, there was a crock of gold at the end the Garden of England’s rainbow at RHS Chelsea 2013 centenary show.

Bright new borders

10 May 2013
Bright new borders

A newcomer to the pages of the National Gardens Scheme’s visiting bible, The Yellow Book, boasts heavenly views, writes Lesley Bellew.

Chelsea Flower Show

18 May 2009
Chelsea Flower Show

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