Badminton Estate

Badminton Estate

Badminton Estate: A Garden Lover’s Dream If you’ve ever fallen head-over-heels for English country gardens, then Badminton Estate and gardens is one of those magical places that lives in your mind long after you leave. I visited the gardens at the Badminton Estate on an open day with my camera in hand, of course, and […]

Gloucestershire Nature Reserves

Gloucestershire nature reserves

Gloucestershire Nature Reserves for Garden Design Inspiration There’s something magical about stepping into our Gloucestershire nature reserves. The moment your boots hit a woodland path or you hear the rustle of reeds along a quiet wetland, you’re reminded of something beautifully simple: that nature is the best designer of all. As garden designers here in […]

Gloucestershire Garden Centres

Gloucestershire Garden Centres

My Review of Ten Gloucestershire Garden Centres There’s something about visiting Gloucestershire garden centres that feels like a day out rather than just a shopping trip. Whether you’re hunting for a show-stopping acer, a new trowel, or just a slice of cake in a cosy café, each garden centre or nursery has its own character. […]

Miserden Gardens

Miserden Gardens

Miserden Gardens – An August Visit If you’re a garden lover and live in or are visiting the Gloucestershire area, put the Miserden gardens on your ‘to do’ list! I finally made it to Miserden Gardens in Gloucestershire this August for inspiration and wanted to share the experience and encourage people to visit. Where is […]

Batsford Arboretum in Gloucestershire

batsford arboretum

Garden to visit –  Batsford Arboretum in Gloucestershire There are a number of wonderful Aboreta to visit in the UK, but one of my firm favourites is Batsford Arboretum in Gloucestershire.  It is a fantastic source of inspiration for us gardeners, whatever the time of year. A Hidden Gem in the Cotswolds If you’re a […]

Westbury Court Garden Gloucestershire

Westbury Court Garden

If you want a change from the conventional gardens, Westbury Court Garden, Gloucestershire is definitely worth a visit. A small garden in the scenic Severn Valley of Gloucestershire is a rare example of 17th-century Dutch-inspired landscape design. Westbury Court Garden is one of the few remaining Dutch water gardens in the UK, making it a […]

Gloucestershire Gardens To Visit

garden with fountain

There are plenty of Gloucestershire gardens that are open for the public to explore. Not only are they a great day out – but they’re also sources of inspiration and ideas for your own garden. Here are some of our favourite gardens in Gloucestershire: Badminton Estate The gardens at Badminton Estate were meticulously designed by a series […]