Thoughts from a Foreign Field

  • Queen Mary (wife of George V) at the show in 1913
    Thoughts from a Foreign Field

    The Greatest Show on Earth – Chelsea Flower Show

    Hooray, it is Chelsea Flower Show week. The world's most famous flower show turns 100.

  • Thoughts from a Foreign Field

    Ashes to Ashes…

    On trees, history, longbows and diseases.

  • people walking through the show grounds
    Thoughts from a Foreign Field

    Garden Show Season

    The summer is nearly here and so are the flower shows.

  • Bonsai trees
    Thoughts from a Foreign Field

    Bonsai Tree Basics

    In defence of the manipulation of trees and in praise of The Karate Kid

  • Magnolia Theodora
    Thoughts from a Foreign Field

    Magnolia Appeal

    I defy anybody to resist a Magnolia. Big leaves, fabulous flowers and a sense of majesty.

  • Peonies pushing through hazel stakes
    Thoughts from a Foreign Field

    Spring Equinox

    On Spring's reluctance and staking perennials.

  • Thoughts from a Foreign Field

    Galanthophilia can be contagious

    In Britain it is a bit grey and damp at this time of year - unless you get down on the ground and talk to the Snowdrops.

  • Thoughts from a Foreign Field

    An Introduction

    A new blog in a new country -- please tag along for the ride.

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End-of-Season Regrets | Letter from the Editor
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All Gardens Have Teachable Moments | Letter from the Editor
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Gardening Against All Odds | Letter from the Editor
Fine Gardening – Issue 217
Peonies vs. Tomatoes—Discuss | Letter from the Editor
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