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“You just can’t plan moments like that,” sai

“You just can’t plan moments like that,” said a Carex-plorer, right after sharing tea with the owners of a private garden in England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This year our garden enthusiasts not only saw incredible gardens, but also met some of the creators behind them:

🌱 Charlie & Moy at Knepp's rewilding project
🌸 Fergus Garrett at Great Dixter
🌺 Polly sharing Pettifers' secrets firsthand
☕ Surprise kitchen tea with the owners at Fairlight End

These interactions with gardeners are rare, but often become the most memorable part of our trips. ✨

Whose garden wisdom would you love to hear over tea?
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#pettifers #kneppestate #knepp #fairlightend #great #duct #greatdixtergarden #greatdixterhouseandgardens #greatdixtergardens #kneppestate #kneppwildland #kneppcastle #knepprewilding #pettifers

Happy weekend everyone! 💐 If our team could mag

Happy weekend everyone! 💐 If our team could magically pop up in any garden this weekend, they’d go to…

🌺Chris, tour leader: Pettifers Garden in Oxfordshire England 🌺
“I'm sure the hellebores are in full bloom by now–something I missed on my last visit. I’d love to see the structure of the evergreens in the lower garden and visit with head gardener Polly. A harbinger of spring, seeing them would lift my spirits on these cold, harsh Michigan winter mornings.”

🌼Jacqueline, booking manager: 'Les Jardins d’Etretat' in Étretat, Normandy, France 🌼
“It's a super artistic garden with strange head sculptures, rolling hedges, beautiful trees, and an amazing view of the sea and the white cliffs of Le Trou de l'Homme. It looks almost like a fairytale garden!”

🌸Carolyn, founder: Fishermans Bay Garden in New Zealand 🌸
“If it were spring, summer, or fall, I would love to revisit Folly Farm in England. But since it's winter, I'd like to go to the Southern Hemisphere, say New Zealand, and visit Fishermans Bay Garden. It's a contemporary perennial and grass garden in a spectacular landscape on the ocean, made by a self-taught woman. It doesn't get much better than that!”

What garden would YOU want to chill-out in this weekend?
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P.S Image 4 sourced from @fishermansbay_garden account

#gardentours #gardentouring #pettifiers #etrétat #etretatcliffs #etretatgardens #normandygarden #fishermansbaygarden

What unusual plants are in your Valentine’s bouq

What unusual plants are in your Valentine’s bouquet this year? 💝

It doesn’t have to be all red roses.🌹 There are plenty of seasonal blooms that will make your bouquet stand out. Here are some of our ideas:

🌸Hellebores
🌸Narcissus tazetta
🌸Virginia Springbeauty

Let us know your favorite unusual bloom for Valentine’s Day! 🌺 We’d love to hear your floral choices. 🤩
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#valentinesdayflowers #hellebores #narcissus #virginiaspringbeauty #loveplants #valentinesplants

Garden etiquette has sparked quite a conversation

Garden etiquette has sparked quite a conversation among our followers! Should visitors pose for pictures among the plants? 📸

Share your garden visiting tips and unspoken rules in the comments below. 👇

As fellow garden enthusiasts, we'd love to hear what you consider essential ✅ do's and ❌ don'ts when touring these beautiful spaces. 🌸
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#gardeningtips #gardenetiquette #gardening #gardenvisitors #gardentourism

How often do you seek out new gardens for inspirat

How often do you seek out new gardens for inspiration? 🌱

Today, I felt stuck 😩 – so I went to a nearby public garden I’d never visited before. Just 30 minutes of strolling through it was enough to refill my creativity! 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🤩

That made me wonder – how often do you visit a new garden to feel inspired? 🤔

Let me know in the comments! 👇🤗

P.S. That moment was captured at Le Jardin Plume in France 3 years ago. Isn't it dreamy? 😍
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#carextours #carexdesign #lejardinplume #contemporarygardens #contemporarygardening #gardenstyles #gardeninspiration

You may wonder if this plant is even real... 🤩

You may wonder if this plant is even real... 🤩

It’s Mika here,🙋‍♀️ back with another botanical gem.

Meet the Jade Vine - a tropical plant from the Philippines that looks like it’s been painted with the most turquoise color 🎨you could imagine!

And get this: in its native habitat, it’s pollinated by bats.🦇 How wild is that? 🤯

In the US growing this beauty takes space, patience, and the right climate - warm and humid environment like you’d find in southern Florida, Texas, California and Hawaii.

It might take years before it blooms, but it’s worth the wait, isn’t it? 🩵

Have any of you tried growing a Jade Vine? I’d love to hear your stories ✍️
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#rareplants #unusualplants #jadevine #turquoiseplant #turquoiseflower

Which garden style does feel more like you? 🌼 t

Which garden style does feel more like you?
🌼 the wild, structured chaos of contemporary gardens or…
🌹 the clean, linear order of traditional gardens

Share your preferred style! 🙏🥰
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#traditionalgarden #traditionalgardendesign #comtemporarygardendesign #contemporarygardening #englishgarden #frenchgarden

Are you as fascinated by unusual plants as I am? 🔍

It’s Mika here – a gardening newbie 🌱 that recently joined the Carex team.

As a part of my journey into the gardening world, I’ll be diving into rare plants every Thursday and sharing my discoveries with garden lovers like you. 🌸✨

Maybe you’ve grown some of these plants yourself, or perhaps they’re new to you as they are to me.Either way, I’d love to hear your stories and swap gardening tips along the way. 💬🌼

This week, I came across the Lady’s Slipper Orchid – a stunning, native gem that thrives in shaded gardens. Have you ever grown one – indoors or outside? They’re tricky to cultivate but absolutely worth it!

Let’s grow our knowledge – one rare plant at a time 🙂
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#unusualplants #rareplants #contemporarygarden #gardening #plantoftheweek #slipperorchid

It’s only January, but I bet you’re already pl

It’s only January, but I bet you’re already planning your 2025 garden look. Am I right? 🧐

You aren’t alone.😉

Here’s a flashback from our visit to Sissinghurst a few years ago... Its layout inspires me even now. Some gardens have that special “thing” – they leave a lasting memory with you and give you fresh ideas for your own backyard. 👩‍🌾

What about you? Where do you turn for garden ideas when the weather keeps you inside? 🔍

Let’s swap ideas while we wait for spring! 🌱
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#carextours #naturalisticgarden #sissinghurstgardens #gardeninspirations #englishgarden #englishgardenstyle #comtemporarygardendesign

What do you think is a must-visit destination for

What do you think is a must-visit destination for every garden enthusiast?🌸 Comment below and inspire others to visit your favorite garden this year!😉

P.S. the picture was taken a few years ago in one of our favorite English gardens – Broughton Grange 🪴

What’s your guess? 🤔 That’s the event (almo

What’s your guess? 🤔 That’s the event (almost) every garden tour company runs trips to…

Here’s why you might want to consider visiting it
(Part 1):

👩‍🌾 It might not be the biggest flower show, but you’ll leave it with a head full of ideas to ‘steal’ for your own garden.
👩‍🌾 You’ll be surrounded by other garden lovers like yourself! It’s a chance to swap stories, share secrets, and maybe even make a new gardening buddy.
👩‍🌾 You’ll be among the first to know about the latest plants, hybrid species and garden trends.
👩‍🌾 Maybe, just maybe… you can spot a real-life prince or princess getting their hands dirty. Now that’s a story to tell your grandkids!

… And yes, we also have that tour planned in 2025. Leave me a message if you want to know the details! 😉

At CarexTours, we're passionate about the world of

At CarexTours, we're passionate about the world of contemporary gardens, design, and plants, and that's what makes our tours truly special. Each journey is thoughtfully crafted to showcase both breathtaking gardens created in the last 25 years and a few timeless classics.

We aim to celebrate the talent and creative work of gardeners in each destination while immersing you in the local garden culture. Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned expert, our tours bring together people who share a love for the beauty of gardens and a desire to discover new plants and fresh design ideas. Come explore with us!

Our 2025 tour schedule is coming soon. If you would like to be one of the first to know, please message me.

#carextours #gardentravelby design #gardentravel #gardenadventures #gardendesign #gardenmaker #beautifulgarden #plantingdesign #plants
#plantsmakepeoplehappy #bestgardens #gardenview #gardenhappiness

Join us in late July for our Dutch Wave Masters to

Join us in late July for our Dutch Wave Masters tour to the Netherlands and Germany! We'll explore the stunning planting designs of Piet Oudolf and other gardens influenced by his fantastic work. If you're a fan of meadow-like plantings filled with beautiful perennials and grasses, this tour is perfect for you!

Check out all the details, including the full itinerary, prices, and hotel info by clicking the link in bio. Ready to join our small, friendly group? Just email camullet@gmail.com for a Reservation Form.

We can't wait to share this incredible experience with you!

#gardentours #gardentravel #carextours #gardentravelbydesign #pietoudolf #naturalisticplanting #plantingdesign #perennials #meadows #gardenview #dutchwavegardens #gardenmaker #gardenlovers

The Sculpture Garden by Piet Oudolf at Singer Lare

The Sculpture Garden by Piet Oudolf at Singer Laren Museum. See it with our small tour group when we explore Oudolf's work & how he has influenced other naturalistic garden makers July 23-31. Sign up today! Link in bio.

#gardentravelbydesign #carextours #pietoudoulf #naturalisticplanting #englishgardens #britishgardens #plantingdesign #gardendesigner #gardentour #gardenview #bestgarden

Discover the Magic of Piet Oudolf's Gardens with c

Discover the Magic of Piet Oudolf's Gardens with carexTours in July: Link in bio.

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