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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The life and times of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown
Brown unquestionably produced some of the best classic landscaping ever undertaken for British country house owners
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Try growing wineberries
Wineberries have pretty plants, fruit which tastes wonderful, and are no effort to grow
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The history of Sissinghurst’s roses
Troy Scott Smith explains how he is trying to rebuild the rose garden at Sissinhurst
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Best of Britain: Rose gardens
Steven Desmond visits Britian's best rose garden: Mottisfont, a National Trust garden in Hampshire
