Finest gardens in Britain
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Scotland’s first formal gardens, reinvigorated with geometric precision
The beautiful gardens at Kinross have come a long way since the days of Mary, Queen of Scots. Photographs by Val Corbett.
By Non Morris Published
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Benvarden: A Country Antrim garden rich with of generations of care
For more than six decades, the present owners of Benvarden, near Ballymoney in Co Antrim, have been restoring and adding to the creations made by numerous earlier generations of their family. Non Morris paid a visit; photographs by Val Corbett.
By Non Morris Published
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Nymans Garden: The West Sussex gem that's been at the cutting edge for over 120 years
Nymans Garden in West Sussex is one of Britain's great horticultural wonders, and with its relatively-new head gardener – only the fifth in over 120 years – now bedded in, George Plumptre paid a visit.
By Country Life Published
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Humphry Repton's 'secret country gem' at Endsleigh, one of the finest hotel gardens in Britain
Non Morris explores the historic 100-acre grounds of Endsleigh, Olga Polizzi’s alluring West Country hotel, designed by Humphry Repton in perfectly Picturesque style.
By Country Life Published
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Madresfield Court: A Worcestershire garden where new and old combine in perfect harmony
Steven Desmond visits Madresfield Court in Worcestershire, where high Victorian romanticism has been blended with modern ideas to create a remarkable garden.
By Country Life Published
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Ten simply magnificent photographs of Pashley Manor, Britain's greatest tulip festival
Every year, Pashley Manor's stunning tulip festival attracts people from across the world to enjoy these beautiful blooms in a perfect English country setting. We've picked out some wonderful images from the festival, while Jacky Hobbs describes some of the history and his favourite varieties.
By Country Life Published
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Ablington Manor: A magnificent house and gardens almost untouched by the passing of time
Ablington Manor: A magnificent house and gardens almost untouched by the passing of time
By Country Life Published
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The last word on Capability Brown – but one which comes with a health warning
This book on Lancelot 'Capability' Brown by the greatest living expert on his work is like nothing else – but it comes with one or two caveats, as George Plumptre explains.
By Country Life Published
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10 pictures of the world’s largest yew hedge which are almost beyond belief
The world’s tallest yew hedge, on the Bathurst estate in the Cotswolds, has just received its annual trim.
By Country Life Published
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Wychwood Manor: A 1920s house and gardens, restored and transformed
On a south-facing ridge in the Evenlode valley, the Arts-and-Crafts-style garden of a 1920s house has been given a facelift in recent years, enhancing the building’s relationship to its landscape. Vanessa Berridge went along for a closer look, while the photographs were taken by Andrew Lawson.
By Country Life Published
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Blackdykes: A romantic, uplifting and inspiring garden by the sea
Blackdykes, in North Berwick, is on a plot barely a mile from the sea that took a huge amount of thought and planning from its beginnings 25 years ago.
By Country Life Published
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Hampton Court Flower Show: When is it, what to see, how do I get there, how do I get tickets?
The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show is almost upon us – here's everything you need to know about one of summer's horticultural highlights.
By Toby Keel Published
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Rhodds Farm: From open space to stunning country garden in under 12 years
Richard and Cary Goode have carried off something almost miraculous at this lovely spot in Herefordshire – and they've done it in barely more than a decade.
By Country Life Published
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19 inspirational, touching and funny Chelsea Flower Show pictures
Last week's Chelsea Flower Show produced all sorts of weird and wonderful display – we sent photographer Charlie Hopkinson along to record his favourite sights.
By Country Life Published
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The ‘dreamy and absorbing’ garden at Constance Spry’s holiday bolthole
Ard Daraich was the holiday home of Constance Spry, the grande dame of floristry – but it wasn't her who transformed these gardens.
By Country Life Published
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The walled garden at Glenarm Castle, full of surprising, exhilarating and fiery colours
Glenarm Castle's walled garden is a testament to the endless nurturing enthusiasm and creativity of those who care for it, says Non Morris.
By Country Life Published
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Try growing wineberries
Wineberries have pretty plants, fruit which tastes wonderful, and are no effort to grow
By Country Life Published