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My New Book – The Essential Guide to Bulbs – Jenny Rose Carey
Jenny Rose Carey launches her new book – The Essential Guide to Bulbs – published by Timber Press October 14th 2025Read more
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Munstead Wood – Gertrude Jekyll’s Garden
Munstead Wood, Godalming, Surrey, England, was the house and garden of the well-known artist, gardener, and writer – Gertrude Jekyll. Join Jenny Rose Carey as she explore the timeless elegance and future possibilities of this amazing place.Read more
Using Chicken Grit in Gardens and Containers as a Mulch and to Increase Drainage in Soil
Chicken grit is used in chicken husbandry but is also great for use as a soil amendment that increases soil drainage.Read more
Seed Starting Time is Here – Spring will be Here Soon!
Starting seeds is easy and rewarding. Have a go with these simple instructions including 10 key facts that will help youRead more
“The Contemporary Cottage Garden” – A New Book by Pamela Hubbard, with Photographs by Rob Cardillo
The Contemporary Cottage Garden is a new Book published by Timber Press written By Pamela Hubbard and Photos by Rob CardilloRead more
Notes from English Country Gardens – Part 5 – Winter Walk at Wakehurst
Winter Gardens full of hardy plants that shine out in the temperate regions of the world are fabulous. Learn six tips from Jenny Rose Carey about what to include in your own gardens.Read more
Eighteenth Century American Gardens and Plants at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia USA is a wonderful place to visit to learn about colonial life in America in the 1700’s. Jenny Rose Carey provides some of her favorite plants, fences, gardens, and buildings.Read more
Notes From English Country Gardens – Part 4 –Great Dixter, Northiam, East Sussex
The very English Garden at Great Dixter is a real treat. See some of Jenny Rose Carey’s images of the garden and a few of her gardening thoughts.Read more
Notes From English Country Gardens – Part 3 –Kelmscott Manor, Lechlade, Oxfordshire
Kelmscott Manor was the home of William and Jane Morris and their two daughters Jenny and May. The house and garden is open to the public. The gardens are in the Arts and Crafts style.Read more
Notes From English Country Gardens – Part 2 – Kiftsgate Court, The Cotswolds – Roses and Views
Jenny Rose Carey explores Kiftsgate Court Gardens in the Cotswolds, England. This garden of rooms has views over the neighboring Malvern Hills. In the garden the French blue chairs pair with the limestone walls and lush plantings including roses and peonies.Read more
Notes From English Country Gardens – Part 1 – Forde Abbey
Forde Abbey in Somerset, England has extensive gardens that are open for visiting from March to October. This article is Jenny Rose Carey’s personal view of her May visit.Read more
Before You Garden... 