06. November 2023

Garden inspiration, great food, great scenery, a sense of fun - a garden tour to the Italian Lakes has it all - here´s why.

05. May 2023

Being the royal private garden, Highgrove could be expected to be pompous and majestic. Yet the vibe is playful and down to earth - as this woodland detail attests.

10. March 2023

What do a palace folly and a monastery have in common? In Sintra both are off the beaten track, tucked away in the hills. Find out what else these two sites share.

06. February 2023

You´ve booked your garden trip. Now what? Ten practical tips from packing to jet lag to flights.

16. January 2023

Scrolling through the photos of 2022 on my phone, I am in awe of all the places I got to travel this past year. Italy, Portugal, England, France the United States! Gardens, museums, beautiful places, so many special moments with loved ones and like-minded friends. All these photos bring a smile on my face and warm my heart, lift my mood and make me grateful. Here I share three highlights, three luminous moments that stand out, where not only my eyes but all my senses were engaged, creating a...

06. December 2022

Choosing a Euroepean garden tour destination for your garden club can be daunting. Here are a few pointers to help you make an informed decision.

01. October 2020

Sometimes miracles do happen. For instance, when a pandemic has caused the world and your business to grind to a halt and, amid travel bans and border closures, you are still able to organize and lead a garden tour to Venice.

12. May 2020

When our trip to the Lakes of Italy was cancelled I contacted my friend Rita, the best guide in Bellagio, and asked her for a virtual tour. She outdid herself, as always!

19. March 2019

Kalmthout Arboretum,  not far from Antwerp, is home to one of the largest collections of Witch Hazels in the world. From early January to the end of February, when they are in full bloom,  walk the "Hamamelis Route" and discover the many specimens grown here at their best.

04. February 2019

A region full of promise for nature lovers and gardeners alike. Botanical wonders, breathtaking seascapes, beaches in hidden coves, Cornwall does not disappoint. Discover five gardens for a quick getaway.