Box Open Gardens 2016
Restraint, revamping and retro For self-confessed ‘plantaholics’ Wendy Rochefort and Andrew Dawes show remarkable restraint in their garden, part of . . .
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A surprise in the Cotswolds
It’s always good on a garden visit to see something a bit different but few Cotswold gardens deliver quite the . . .
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Barnsley House starts again
Blight, battles and bold beginnings The laburnum arch at Barnsley House with its golden racemes of flowers hanging down to . . .
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Eastcombe, Bussage and Brownshill Open Gardens
Garden design tricks transform plot There’s something about a well designed garden that shouts out the minute you enter. Maybe it’s . . .
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Blockley open gardens
Views, water and some surprises Contradictions abound at The Manor House. Part of Blockley open gardens, it is far bigger . . .
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Snowshill learns from past
Every gardener knows that when you take on a new plot it’s best to wait before making any drastic changes. . . .
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Rare plant fair at Quenington
An open garden event with plants to buy is most gardeners’ idea of a good day out. Add the chance . . .
Read moreBritish Red Cross open gardens season starts
The British Red Cross starts its open gardens season in Gloucestershire this week with The Old Rectory in Quenington. Set . . .
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Trench Hill lights up spring
Planting under trees is something that defeats many gardeners. The ground is often poor, generally in shade for a large . . .
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