Tag Archives: conservation

Oh I do like to TICK beside the seaside …

Posted on 13/08/2022 by The Garden History Blog

More August seaside fun! My post a few weeks ago about the origins of Floral Clocks proved popular so here’s a follow-up about their heyday in the inter-war years when they became tourist attractions and when seaside towns almost felt … Continue reading →

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Floral Clocks

Posted on 18/06/2022 by The Garden History Blog

Travelling as I do often between the UK & France it’s easy to get confused about the time. Maybe it would be easier if I was using the clock invented by Carl Linnaeus the great Swedish botanist. He’s most famous … Continue reading →

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Sherlock Holmes and her Noah’s Ark

Posted on 11/06/2022 by The Garden History Blog

Yes its an extraordinary title for a post but it’s about an extraordinary project.   Just before Britain celebrated the Platinum Jubilee garden lovers in France were celebrating the re-opening of an amazing garden which itself only celebrates one family … Continue reading →

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Georgian Jubilation

Posted on 28/05/2022 by The Garden History Blog

“England’s public parks and gardens have played a central role in the celebration and the commemoration of royal jubilees for more than two hundred years. The roll call of jubilee gardens, coronation parks, queen’s parks and parks named after princes … Continue reading →

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Brodsworth

Posted on 14/05/2022 by The Garden History Blog

As you probably know the Gardens Trust has been running an extensive on-line lecture programme for the last 2 years, including a regular Wednesday evening slot called Unforgettable Gardens.  April’s lectures were run in partnership with English Heritage and included … Continue reading →

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