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Plantings inside the Lowther Castle ruin. Seen on Plantings inside the Lowther Castle ruin. Seen on our recent tour of Northern English gardens. Design by Dan Pearson.

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Scenes in the Parterre at Lowther Castle ruin a fe Scenes in the Parterre at Lowther Castle ruin a few weeks ago on our tour of gardens in Northern England. Designed by Dan Pearson. Loved the benches (see last two images) & the way the Veronicastrum echoed the architecture.

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On our garden tour to Northern England last month, On our garden tour to Northern England last month, the star feature at Newby Hall was the traditional Double Border updated over the last 10 years in a more contemporary color palette. It's a whopping one and a half times the length of an American football field. A sensuous delight.

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Discover the timeless elegance of Japan's gardens Discover the timeless elegance of Japan's gardens this November with a small CarexTours group. Join us as we explore these serene gardens, where design, nature, and culture intersect. Shown here is the masterful dry garden at Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto.

Want to come along? Limited spots remain. See the complete details at our website (link in bio) and DM me for a Reservation Form.

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Gresgarth Hall a few weeks ago on our Northern Eng Gresgarth Hall a few weeks ago on our Northern England tour. A highly detailed and embellished design sitting gracefully in its woodland site with a rushing river and dark dark pond. Made by Arabella Lennox-Boyd, who's also the owner.

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Scampston a few weeks ago. Fascinating to see a 20 Scampston a few weeks ago. Fascinating to see a 20-year-old Oudolf garden. Big thanks go to Andy Karavics, the irreverent head gardener, who gave us an amusing walk-through this beautiful design. 

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I'm really excited to be taking a small group to J I'm really excited to be taking a small group to Japan in November to explore their serene garden culture. We'll spend time in Tokyo, Kanazawa, Okayama, and of course, Kyoto. Shown here is the Zen garden at Tenju-an Temple.

We still have spaces available and would love to have you join us! Check out the full itinerary is on the CarexTours website (link in profile) then message me for a Reservation Form.
Orienpets blooming at Hepworth Wakefield a few wee Orienpets blooming at Hepworth Wakefield a few weeks ago on our Yorkshire & Lake District garden tour. Design by Tom Stuart-Smith. 

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Reposting this photo by Clive Nichols of Silver St Reposting this photo by Clive Nichols of Silver Street Farm, designer Alisdair Cameron's garden in Devon, because (drumroll, please) we're visiting this naturalistic wonder on my June tour! What an incredible lineup: 
--Tom Stuart Smith's Moor Hatches + his own garden at The Barn
--Mat Reese's Malverleys
--Louise Dowding's Yews Farm
--Piet Oudolf's Hauser & Wirth, Oudolf Field
--Dan Pearson's Hillside
--Keith Wiley's Wildside

AND an exceptional lunch at the Michelin Star Gravetye Manor, where we'll connect with Tom Coward.

Would love to have you join us. Click the link in bio to learn more.

Photo by @clivenichols
Late May/Chelsea time garden tours often miss the Late May/Chelsea time garden tours often miss the tulip bloom, but some years we get lucky. Here are some displays that I've liked over the years. The first two are Bourton House. The next two were at Hidcote. And the last one is Gina Price's memorable color combination at Pettfers. 

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Mixed Camassia at Keith Wiley's Wildside a few yea Mixed Camassia at Keith Wiley's Wildside a few years ago.

So happy to be taking a group to visit this visionary garden again in June. Tour link in bio if you'd like to join us. 

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What is it about castle ruins that transform garde What is it about castle ruins that transform gardens into dreamy sanctuaries of romance?

This is a remnant of Lowther Castle where the genius of Dan Pearson made magical spaces. Join me on an unforgettable journey through Yorkshire and the Lake District this July, as we delve into recent and historical gardens.

Curious what else we'll visit? Click link in bio for itinerary, hotels, & price. Then message me for a Reservation Form.

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Self-seeding ❤️ Photo repost @houseandgardenu Self-seeding ❤️

Photo repost @houseandgardenuk 
Photo @paul_massey 
Garden design by Rupert Golby
House interior @florasoames 

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Did you know that on my upcoming "New Gardens of E Did you know that on my upcoming "New Gardens of England" tour, we'll stop by Tom & Sue Stuart-Smith's stunning garden and their brand new Plant Library? It's an incredible resource for Tom's design team and the larger gardening community - and we get to be a part of it. What a brilliant idea!

Interested? Click link in bio for Full itinerary for this June tour. Then message me for a Reservation Form.
Great news! I am beyond thrilled to share that Lou Great news! I am beyond thrilled to share that Louise Dowding's garden Yew Farm is featured in the latest issue of The English Garden magazine. This beautiful garden is one of the stops on my upcoming "New Gardens of England" tour in early June, where we'll also get to explore stunning creations by Piet Oudolf, Dan Pearson, Tom Stuart-Smith, and Keith Wiley. 

Want to join me? Click link in bio for Full itinerary. Message me for a Reservation Form.

This is a repost from Isabel Bannerman. Very grateful to her for letting me (& others) know about the article. Mimi Connely @mimiconnolly_photography is the photographer. And the article was written by Helen Billiald @helenbilliald.
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