Saturday, October 29

Garden Tour Bucket List: Ooty Botanical Gardens, India

The world is full of so many spectacular and varied gardens. And I'd like to visit each one of them, but until I win the lottery that's not possible! However, through the wonders of YouTube, it is possible for a virtual visit. I have found so many garden tour videos, I'd like to share my Garden Tour Bucket list with Sprouts readers. Each week, I'll feature a different garden video tour on my bucket list.

Today, we visit Ooty Botanical Garden in India. I think you'll be as impressed with this garden as I am. Beautiful!


To learn more about Ooty Botanical Gardens, click here.

Saturday, October 22

Garden Tour Bucket List: Kiftsgate Court Garden in the Cotswolds

The world is full of so many spectacular and varied gardens. And I'd like to visit each one of them, but until I win the lottery that's not possible! However, through the wonders of YouTube, it is possible for a virtual visit. I have found so many garden tour videos, I'd like to share my Garden Tour Bucket list with Sprouts readers. Each week, I'll feature a different garden video tour on my bucket list.

Today, we visit Kiftsgate Court Garden in the Cotswolds.



To learn more about Kiftsgate Court Garden, click here.

Saturday, October 15

Garden Tour Bucket List: Hidcote Manor Garden, England

The world is full of so many spectacular and varied gardens. And I'd like to visit each one of them, but until I win the lottery that's not possible! However, through the wonders of YouTube, it is possible for a virtual visit. I have found so many garden tour videos, I'd like to share my Garden Tour Bucket list with Sprouts readers. Each week, I'll feature a different garden video tour on my bucket list.

Today, we visit Hidcote Manor Garden near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, England.




Learn more about Hidcote Manor Garden at the National Trust site here.

Friday, October 14

Friday's Flower "Chrysanthemums"

The ability of flowers to set the mood is magical, isn't it? When I see the garden centers fill up with mums each fall, immediately I remember autumns past, raking leaves, trick or treating, and grandmother's house. I love mums. The color choices are many, with more and more new varieties every year. I only which these plants were perennials!

I've heard some people can overwinter mums. Here's an article about just that, if you are interested in trying it. I know I am! Click here for the know-how.

Saturday, October 8

Garden Tour Bucket List: The Royal Gardens at Highgrove, Tetbury Upton, UK

The world is full of so many spectacular and varied gardens. And I'd like to visit each one of them, but until I win the lottery that's not possible! However, through the wonders of YouTube, it is possible for a virtual visit. I have found so many garden tour videos, I'd like to share my Garden Tour Bucket list with Sprouts readers. Each week, I'll feature a different garden video tour on my bucket list.

Today, we visit The Royal Gardens at Highgrove, the private garden owned and designed by Prince Charles.


Please visit the Royal Gardens at Highgrove website here.

Friday, October 7

Friday's Flower "Narcissus"

Now is the time to plant Narcissus in all its many varieties. Plant in large groups for maximum WOW  in the spring.

Planting your bulbs soon? Check out this guide from the Old Farmer's Almanac. It's fantastic and helpful.

Saturday, October 1

Garden Tour Bucket List: Biltmore Estate Gardens in Ashville, North Carolina

The world is full of so many spectacular and varied gardens. And I'd like to visit each one of them, but until I win the lottery that's not possible! However, through the wonders of YouTube, it is possible for a virtual visit. I have found so many garden tour videos, I'd like to share my Garden Tour Bucket list with Sprouts readers. Each week, I'll feature a different garden video tour on my bucket list.

Today, we visit the Biltmore Estate Gardens in Ashville, North Carolina.


To learn more about this garden, click here.

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