by Annabel Bridge | Jan 9, 2014 | Gardens
Have you made any New Year resolutions yet? Here’s some gardening ones you might like to ponder as you sit cosily indoors with a cuppa… 1. Get fresh! Put your wellies and a warm coat on and get out into your garden. Then stop. Fill your lungs with fresh air. Have a... 
by Sarah Johnson | Jan 8, 2014 | Gardens, Wildlife
At this time of year we get a lot of pretty gloomy advice in the media – supposedly to help us deal with the after–effects of the Christmas period; the weight we’ve added to our hips… and lost from our wallets! Added to that there’s the dark evenings, the... 
by Annabel Bridge | Jun 21, 2013 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
Everyone knows that Rome is a city with lots to offer. Everywhere you look there’s wonderful architecture and art, ancient ruins, splashing fountains, romantic vistas. But when you’re tired of sightseeing, a great place to relax and recharge the batteries is the... 
by Annabel Bridge | May 7, 2013 | Gardens
I spent the weekend in Madrid and whilst enjoying this lively, cosmopolitan city I visited the Royal Botanical Garden (Real Jardin Botanico), it was founded in 1755 by King Ferdinand VI. The tulips were in full bloom and looked beautiful – of course I’m... 
by Annabel Bridge | Mar 21, 2013 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
Last weekend I went to Seville for a teaching conference. Whilst there I took the opportunity to explore this beautiful city. We didn’t have a lot of time so we headed for the cathedral which we knew was in the centre of the old town. It wasn’t easy to miss as it is...