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Difficult Garden History
The haunting ruins in a forgotten corner of one of Paris's most famous parks whisper of a dark past, but they are not unique.
Garden history
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The Pollination Game: Leaving Loved Ones Behind
Have you ever thought about the natural pollinators and the plants that co-evolved over millions of years? How do the plants fare once they have been collected and relocated around the world?
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Sepia Sleuthery
It's said a picture is worth a thousand words. If only we knew what they were...
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A Pilgrimage to the Old Wooden Cathedral
This piece reflects on finding inspiration in nature, people, and place - spring walks, bluebell woods, and memories that shaped my Chelsea 2012 garden. Inspired by poet John Clare, it’s a reminder to slow down and let the landscape guide creativity.
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Pandora's Perennials, Biodiversity and the Dialectics of Fashion
I pursue my journey through the last 50-odd years of British garden history looking at how we loosened up through a range of planting styles - and discuss some surprising comparisons.
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Shed and Other Ologies: insert BT gag here.
My promised introduction to dipping a toe into the wonderful world of garden history. But which ology should we choose - and is it greedy to want them all?
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The Legacy of Lancelot Brown: Vandal, Visionary or Facilitator?
The landscape park’s journey during the 18th century was as serpentine as the paths and lakes which would later define it, whilst absorbing different trends along the way.