When I first moved to England
I was disappointed front gardens lacked the beauty
I'd expected from the Garden Island
But now I know care and attention is put into back gardens,
often a hidden oasis and private gem behind home facades
So a plain looking home unsuspectingly could have
the most magnificent garden behind its fence
So a plain looking home unsuspectingly could have
the most magnificent garden behind its fence
Why isn't more attention put toward the front garden in England?
Perhaps it is due to the English sense of privacy while gardening,
no need to spend effort in an area where they won't be hanging-out,
or it is too showy to have an impressive garden in the front
Nonetheless, this is THE Garden Island
Nonetheless, this is THE Garden Island
First of all, let's talk English garden centers
They look very similar to American ones
with cement floors, nothing-fancy display stands, and simple signage
But the local garden center offers much, much more
It may include a
tea room (almost always)
book shop
gift shop
farm shop
outerwear clothing shop
pet supplies
fake flowers
outdoor vintage antiques
picnic benches to eat your lunch on
a playset for children to use
Brilliant!
On a whole other level,
famous Petersham Nurseries
offers not just lovely outdoor plants
and vintage home decor
but even a cafe which was awarded a Michelin Star in 2011
and is known for celebrity spotting
(not too far from London, if you come for a visit)
But you don't need to own a garden
to enjoy one
You can see some of England's most gorgeous gardens here:
If you seek gardens belonging to royalty,
you can see Prince Charles's Highgrove Garden
and Buckingham Palace Gardens
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| Henry VIII's Hampton Court |
RHS 'Britain In Bloom' is the country's most popular horticultural campaign
with over 1,100 cities, towns, and villages
competing against each other
as to which has the most beautiful public spaces
Such a great community builder,
free seeds and support are provided by
the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
to registered groups
Affordable allotment plots (community gardens)
are seen in almost every village,
used mostly for growing edible crops
Believe it or not,
Indiana Jones-type plant hunters
Indiana Jones-type plant hunters
continue to scour the planet for undiscovered flora to bring to the garden,
such as Tom Hart-Dyke who was kidnapped in Colombia
while hunting for rare orchids in 2000
'Garden love' spreads
with informal plant and seed swaps between gardeners
Countless garden courses are offered around the country,
On the most formal level,
RHS hosts the annual Chelsea Flower Show,
which is the catwalk for flowers and garden design
attracting competitors and visitors worldwide
What are some of the trends and tips from English gardeners?
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