Today started early with a walk to Holland Park which was Southwest of my hotel and well worth the 40 minute walk!  This 54 acre park was already heavily used …

While I only had one destination today, I think I walked about the same amount I did yesterday with my Friday jaunt throughout London.  Today I took “the tube” (underground …

I was able to say goodbye to Fergus and some other staff at Great Dixter early this morning then Victoria dropped me off at a train station and I boarded …

It’s been a true honor to be able to learn at Great Dixter over the past 24 days.  Thanks again to Fergus for allowing me to participate and to Chanticleer …

I gambled and didn’t put on my rain suit today and we only had the lightest of drizzle on occasion.  My rain suit has not held up well for various …

Today was another overcast day with drizzle and rain.  Above is a Euphorbia mellifera leaf with morning rain beading up.  Beautiful! The sun did appear briefly but regardless, lots of …

At least the Plant Fair weekend had excellent weather!  Today was overcast with intermittent drizzle and rain.  I ended up pretty soaked but we had a productive day.  My morning …

The second day of the Plant Fair was another success with plenty of attendees on another beautiful day.  While it wasn’t quite as busy as yesterday, both the Plant Fair …

The day was actually quite nice with a threat of rain later in the day.  Some light drizzle arrived later in the day but we were all able to get …

The fog was heavy this morning at Great Dixter but it didn’t affect the momentum for pre Plant Fair arrangements.  I did get through the gardens this morning and captured …