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Inspiring ideas for planting from Great Dixter

By Beckie Fox Filed Under: England

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

By Beckie Fox Filed Under: England

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

By Beckie Fox Filed Under: England

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

By Beckie Fox Filed Under: England

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

By Beckie Fox Filed Under: England

Tiny, vertical space put to good use.

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.

Visiting the Garden Museum

By Beckie Fox Filed Under: England

Knot garden at the Garden Museum in Lambeth

The Garden Museum, located in the former church of St. Mary at Lambeth in London, celebrates the art, design and history of gardens.

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