Gardens of the Alhambra

You could make an argument for the gardens of the Alhambra being the most influential gardens in the world. I’ll leave the argument to others and just say that going there feels both familiar and inspiringly new. Why don’t we…

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Posted: August 27, 2013
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Author: Robin Powell

West Green House: fun in the garden

Did you ever see the wonderfully romantic Kennerton Green in Mittagong in the Southern Highlands of NSW? Its creator, Marylyn Abbott, has spent the past 20 years in a quiet corner of Hampshire applying her great style, enthusiasm and humour…

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Posted: August 20, 2013
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Author: Robin Powell

Palace life

I’ve always wanted to stay in an Indian Palace. One with intricately hand-painted walls, halls extravagantly decorated with fabrics and mirrors, plenty of marble and a pool overlooking hills and an abandoned fort sounds about right. Ross tour leader Peter Whitehead…

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Posted: August 13, 2013
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Author: Robin Powell

Love those flower borders!

What’s the secret to a great flower border? Sandra Ross gathered some clues at Holland’s once-in-a-decade garden extravaganza, Floriade. “I had the great good fortune to see Floriade twice last year. This huge horticultural event lasts a full six months…

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Posted: August 6, 2013
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Author: Robin Powell