Camilla Anderson, Garden Historian. Can be found walking, photographing or researching gardens in England.
Thinking of what to get someone you love for Christmas? Here is a round-up of the best garden books of 2020, starting with the latest publication first. HYDRANGEAS by Naomi Slade …
***Rodmarton in Gloucestershire *** Arts and Crafts gardens began popping up all over England at the end of the nineteenth century. Gardeners started moving away from the fashion for brightly coloured …
Henrietta Howard was the daughter of Sir Henry Hobart of Blickling Hall in Norfolk. She was born in 1689 but by the age of twelve, she was an orphan; her …
This April I was planning to visit the meadows at Cricklade to see the snake's head fritillary in flower but as this is not possible, I have been exploring early …
Week One of isolation has been challenging - I've found at times that I have the attention span of a flea, jumping from one idea to another. But I am …
Restoring the Rock Garden is the first project for Phil Cormie, newly appointed Head Gardener at Newby Hall. The task is in excellent hands as Phil previously worked at the …
On International Women's Day, here are six inspirational female gardeners. From the sixteenth century to the present day, the following women have either created or designed some of the most …
I love the magnificent Elizabethan House at Montacute with its ham stone walls, turrets, obelisks, statues and the banqueting houses in the East Court but have always been disappointed by …
At lunchtime, the rain finally stopped so I popped over to the gardens at Heale House to see the snowdrops and enjoy a walk along the River Avon. The weather …
Although blogging is a relatively new idea, the concept of sharing information and events about horticulture is not. John Claudius Loudon, Scottish botanist, garden designer and author, started the Gardener’s …
My first garden visit of 2020 was to Hanbury Hall, near Droitwich in Worcestershire. Commissioned in 1701 by Lord Thomas Vernon, it is a great example of a garden created …
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the National Trust, Gardens Illustrated asked their readers to choose their favourite NT gardens. The winner was Sissinghurst Castle in Kent with Hidcote Manor …
