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Tag Archives: Garden
STOURHEAD
STOURHEAD On a visit to the UK, we’ve been lucky enough to explore a number of attractive gardens. Each brings its own unique charm. Stourhead, as the name suggests, is at the head of the river Stour, in Wiltshire. It’s … Continue reading
GARDENING WRITER
The amazing autumn sunshine continues. It’s officially winter in a couple of weeks but the temperatures remain around 25 C. I’m taking the opportunity to tidy my garden, pruning the dead wood for the council clean-up, tying everything into neat … Continue reading
GARDEN
GARDENS Humankind discovered long ago the pleasure to be found in gardens. Whether it is raising edible or decorative plants, anything that grows in sweet soil can speak to us, reduce stress and bring well-being . I recall the thrill … Continue reading