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Winter Gardens

Posted on 04/01/2025 by The Garden History Blog

I’ve been struck recently by how many gardens are holding winter light shows. They used to be quite rare events but nowadays everyone seems to be getting in on the act. They showcase gardens and plants in a very different … Continue reading →

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Anglesey Abbey

Posted on 12/01/2019 by The Garden History Blog

Just under a century ago two wealthy Anglo-American brothers, fanatical about horse racing bought a stud farm near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. They also wanted to enjoy the life of the huntin’ shootin’ and fishin’ set in the English … Continue reading →