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
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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
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
Chelsea Flower Show 2025
My Favorite Garden – The Glasshouse – Jo Thompson – Gold Medal My favorite garden was the first exhibit along Main Avenue for The Glasshouse and designed by Jo Thompson. I met Jo earlier in May when she had spoken at the Andalusia Symposium here in Philadelphia. Somehow she managed transatlantic travel and a stunning…Read more
A Mother’s Day Tradition – Planting Seedlings out
Traditionally American Mother’s Day – the second Sunday in May – was the time to plant out your seedlings. Gradually harden the seedlings off and read my 4 tips to safely plant your seedlings out into the garden Cheers, Jenny Rose CareyRead more
The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring – Tra La…
Spring flowers make me so happy that I could sing! Learn what ways you can make your garden in spring more flowery by looking for inspiration in these photos by Jenny Rose Carey, expert gardener, author, garden historian, and garden traveler.Read more
4 Easy to Grow Cutting Flowers from Seeds
Grow these four easy cutting flowers from seeds. Sweet peas, nasturtiums, marigolds, and cornflowers are so simple to grow at home from a packet of seeds. They produce plenty of flowers that you can cut for arrangements in your home. All are great for pollinators too.Read more
5 Plants with Heart-shaped Leaves for Your Garden-Loving Valentine
Jenny Rose Carey, garden author, loves plants with heart-shaped leaves. She selects five plants with the heart-shaped theme to give to your valentine.Read more
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