England – Garden Making

Inspiring ideas for planting from Great Dixter

February 4, 2019February 19, 2016 by Beckie Fox

The iconic topiaries at Great Dixter and double borders bursting with feathery perennials. A great contrast of solid and light.

Great Dixter in East Sussex, England, is a mecca for avid gardeners now led by Fergus Garrett. The gardens are full of inspiring ideas for planting.

A visit to the Chelsea Physic Garden

February 4, 2019May 22, 2015 by Beckie Fox

A section of a 36-porcelain jar collection by ceramic artist Nici Ruggiero. She based her design on apothecary jars that would have been used by early pharmacists.

The walled Chelsea Physic Garden in London is a peaceful place to spend an afternoon, regardless of your gardening inclinations.

Chelsea’s show gardens: A sampling

February 4, 2019May 20, 2015 by Beckie Fox

Designed for a recently retired couple, this garden featured sunken areas filled with gold, maroon and silver plants. The sculpture comprised crushed, rusty tin cans (looks better in person.) Obviously, this imaginary couple has more discretionary time than most.

From the Chelsea Flower Show 2015, a few views of show gardens that resonated with me from the perspective of the designs and plant choices. Or simply blew me away!

Overwhelmed at Chelsea Flower Show

February 4, 2019May 18, 2015 by Beckie Fox

Dazzling Crystal Fountain clematis at the Raymond Evison display. Blooms the size of salad plates.

At the 2015 Chelsea Flower Show everything ranges from gorgeous to stunning to awesome to outrageous. Here’s some initial images focused on plants.

Flowery street scenes

February 4, 2019May 17, 2015 by Beckie Fox

London may be tightly packed with buildings, people, narrow alleyways and the like, but residents and shops manage to squeeze in colourful blooms wherever they can.