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Brighton, England .. Brilliant Counterpoints

Chelsea Physic Tamarisk tree Photo © Alice Joyce

Much to do in Brighton! The ornate presence of the Royal Pavilion – constructed at the turn of the 19th century – stands at the very center of the city. Foodie havens, great shopping, and inviting hotels await your visit. Best of all for garden travelers, you’ll want to explore the South Downs, and iconic destinations such as Virginia Woolf’s Monk’s house & garden, and the Bloomsbury Group’s ‘salon’ .. Charleston House. The town of Lewes is a bustling yet charming spot in East Sussex that merits exploring.

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A Dutch Landscape in Gloucestershire .. Westbury Court Garden

Westbury Box Spires and Artichokes (Alice Joyce photo)

Rescued by the National Trust in 1967, Westbury Court Garden stands as a rare example of a formal Dutch water garden, dating to 1700s. Perhaps the most striking feature, The most striking feature: A reflective canal abetted by a T-shaped canal running parallel,where Neptune reigns. Westbury Court Garden is located in Gloucestershire

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A Pastoral, Paradise Garden - Hestercombe

Hestercombe Rill Photo © Alice Joyce

Among the cognoscenti, most any conversation about garden touring in England will surely touch upon a visit to Hestercombe. Situated in the sublime countryside of Somerset’s Quantock Hills, Hestercombe covers some 50-acres, and demonstrates gardens spanning 3 epochs, including the Arts and Craft design partnership of Sir Edwin Lutyens and gardening doyenne, Gertrude Jekyll.

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