A Garden with a Soul – Really?
England, France, General, Italy
Some gardens are beautiful. Others are grand, meticulously designed, and expertly maintained. But a garden with a soul? That is…
Marie's Garden Blog
Tips, trips, and garden tricks
Menton on the French Riviera: Gardens, Art, and Lemons
FranceTo escape the winter grey of Northern Europe, a few days in Menton is a tonic for both body and…
Should Garden Tours Include More Than Just Gardens?
TipsThere's something magical about a garden tour: the quiet anticipation as you approach a hidden gate, the heady perfume of…
Two Iconic Gardens in the Cotswolds
EnglandIn the northern Cotswolds, just a stone’s throw apart, lie two extraordinary gardens: Kiftsgate Court and Hidcote Manor Garden. Both…
A historic garden with a soul – Rousham
EnglandWhile my garden tours focus primarily on the experience of visiting private gardens with the owners and head gardeners, sometimes…
Why do we garden? A visit to São Martinho de Tibaes
General, PortugalThe Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães near Braga, Portugal, offers a deep reflection on why humans cultivate land. But…
Ten Tips on What to Pack for a Garden Trip
TipsThe big day of departure is approaching and it’s time to get that suitcase out and start packing. You’re not…
Two Favorite Gardens in Wiltshire
EnglandFinding two hidden gems in Wiltshire on a trip to the Cotswolds.
Three Cotswolds Gardens with a Soul
EnglandMy favorite three gardens from a recent scouting trip to the Cotswolds.
A Visit to Paleis Het Loo – Hope for Boxwood
HollandA spring visit to Paleis Het Loo and why box is back in the gardens.
