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I’m not sure what happened with this week’s post. Some people seem to have received it by email yesterday, and others have reported it hasn’t arrived  today, so I’m reposting it. Apologies if you’re seeing it for a second time. … Continue reading →

The Morning Chronicle for Friday, January 24th 1834 reported the death  “At Bath, Mrs. Meen, aged 82.” Those six little words marked the end of a remarkably talented, and until recently, largely forgotten, botanical artist and teacher. You might have seen … Continue reading →

We’re looking forward to enjoying the first crop of peas from the garden but checking on their progress  made me recall a story about a pea-related battle   – well OK – a pea-related skirmish. This involved some leading nurserymen … Continue reading →

No – I know it’s not Saturday but….I’m going to break my own rules to  invite you to     discover more about  opportunities in Garden History Research at Buckingham University. Dr Twigs Way who is the programme director for … Continue reading →

Docwra’s Manor starts with a big advantage. The house is beautiful and it would be difficult to spoil its instant charm even with the most vulgar planting. The visitor is won over immediately by the small ‘terribly English’ formal front … Continue reading →