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One of my favourite English country gardens - in New Zealand!

By Michael

Oct 8, 2019

Barewood, in the Awatere Valley of NZ, is the realised dream of the visionary Caroline Ferraby. Generous, gracious lawns connected by magical avenues, as background to gorgeous colour themed plantings of roses, perennials and bulbs.

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Cutting edge planting. Where?

By Michael

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Situated on a former American Army barracks, the recently created Sheridan Park is built around a long sinuous spine of paths, which split and rejoin like a braided river. Each of the consequent ‘ ...

So what could your garden do better?

By Michael

Jun 27, 2019

No gardener I know is entirely satisfied with their garden. And, curiously, the best gardeners I know are the least satisfied, smug or complacent about their gardens. They’re always pushing for ...

Redesigned Oudolf borders at Wisley

By Michael

Oct 3, 2024

What a privilege to get an early glimpse of the fabulous redesign of the Oudolf borders at Wisley, just months after planting. ...