Tag: gardens

A Historical Journey Through Wells’ Bishop’s Palace Gardens

Wells Somerset August 2017. These pictures and text are from the slide show I produced following Irene and I visiting in 2017. Hidden within the ancient ramparts and protected by the moat, there is 14 acres of tranquil gardens in the heart of the City of Wells, Somerset. There is evidence that these gardens existed … Continue reading A Historical Journey Through Wells’ Bishop’s Palace Gardens →

John Brookes MBE and the Blue Border in Our Garden@19.

John Brookes MBE has designed and built well over 1000 gardens, here and overseas, during a career spanning 50 years. Based at Denmans, his acclaimed world-famous garden in West Sussex, he is best known for his ability to create gardens that relate to their environment, designing gardens that fit into the wider landscape; that best … Continue reading John Brookes MBE and the Blue Border in Our Garden@19. →