‘May the best man win.’ And so he did, at least in my book. It’s just been announced that Andy Sturgeon has been awarded Best Show Garden, 2016 for his ‘The Telegraph Garden’. Continue reading
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A Sense of Place at Regent’s Park
Daylilies by the lake in Regent’s Park, London
This time last year I was in the UK…and what a wonderful time of the year it is for gardens. It’s that perfect point where growth is full and generous, yet still fresh and new; foliage unblemished, tall and Continue reading
Chelsea Show Gardens: 2015
Chelsea Flower Show 2015. Photo: The Frustrated Gardener
I’m bursting with excitement! It’s Chelsea time.
And what a fabulous year it is. Whilst it doesn’t open for a few more hours and the awards and medals have yet to be announced, I’ve already had Continue reading
Cruden Farm: My favourite garden in the world
Bright, autumn colours combined in a surprisingly delightful way with bold succulents at Cruden Farm
I think I have found it. A garden that scores 100 out of 100. Even in dreary old late autumn. Continue reading
Glenmore House, Camden: An idyllic lifestyle?
Perovskia and Canna flowering at Glenmore House
In the outskirts of Sydney sits something much more than a beautiful garden. Glenmore House, a Georgian, sandstone cottage complete with myriad outbuildings, has expansive Continue reading
The best garden designer in Australia?
Arriving at Cameron Paterson’s Toorak garden
When I arrived at Cameron Paterson’s Toorak garden I was expecting to see something that was nice enough. I had seen a few pleasant pictures online, but you know, they don’t always Continue reading
