Three Cotswolds Gardens with a Soul
England
My favorite three gardens from a recent scouting trip to the Cotswolds.
Marie's Garden Blog
Tips, trips, and garden tricks
A Visit to Paleis Het Loo – Hope for Boxwood
HollandA spring visit to Paleis Het Loo and why box is back in the gardens.
To Go or Not to Go on a Garden Tour – The Pros and Cons
TipsAdvice if you're unsure whether to go on a garden tour or not.
The Portuguese Tea Connection
PortugalDid you know that the tea plant is actually a camellia? And that the quintessentially English habit of tea drinking…
Seven Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Garden Tour
TipsMy advice about crafting the perfect itinerary for your dream garden tour.
My Highlights 2023
France, Italy, USAWhile 2023 turned out to be a record year in terms of numbers of trips, numbers of travelers, and numbers…
Villa Palmieri in Florence- A Delightful Garden
ItalyA garden with a soul in the hills outside Florence, with a long history of delighting eminent visitors.
The Trip of a Lifetime – Garden Tour to the Italian Lakes
ItalyGarden inspiration, great food, great scenery, a sense of fun - a garden tour to the Italian Lakes has it…
Highgrove: An unexpected dimension
EnglandBeing the royal private garden, Highgrove could be expected to be pompous and majestic. Yet the vibe is playful and…
Sintra off the Beaten Track
PortugalWhat do a palace folly and a monastery have in common? In Sintra both are off the beaten track, tucked…
