Paradise Gardens by Toby Musgrave, reviewed by Tristan Gregory

Paradise Gardens by Toby Musgrave, reviewed by Tristan Gregory

Well, it’s getting near to Christmas and you’re still not sure what you want for Christmas. You have your own copy of Outwitting Squirrels and half a dozen extra copies for various stockings and for that emergency when someone gives you a totally...
Sudeley Castle, a review by Tristan Gregory

Sudeley Castle, a review by Tristan Gregory

If you are of a delicate disposition, look away now. Tristan is back. He visited Sudeley Castle, site of the grave of Katherine Parr. As usual, Tristan is unintimidated. And I too, was unimpressed when I last visited. I apologise for the photographs. Tech is not...
The Cost of a Garden by Tristan Gregory

The Cost of a Garden by Tristan Gregory

I have to report, with mixed feelings, that the demands of happy domestic life have taken over one of our best and most prolific contributors. How could I not be happy for Tristan? Or sorry for us? So this may be one of fewer Tristan Gregory contributions. One thing...
At the Herefordshire Hub by Tristan Gregory

At the Herefordshire Hub by Tristan Gregory

This year has been one where talking together has been opening up, and not just under the auspices of  thinkingardens. The RHS held a debate which  Helen Gazeley reviewed here and which is now on YouTube, here – ‘Are Gardens Art?’ so you can judge it...
Rousham reviewed by Tristan Gregory

Rousham reviewed by Tristan Gregory

I have said before, in the introduction to Alison Levey’s piece about Rousham, that I have taken far too many trips to Rousham in a vain attempt to discover why it is so very highly regarded. Now it seems Tristan also has been disappointed. Why two pieces about...
Be critical! by Tristan Gregory

Be critical! by Tristan Gregory

I have had no difficulty getting reviewers of books or magazines for thinkingardens, but people are still backward in coming forward with garden reviews. We need them. Tristan suggests why and how… I hope it will encourage you to send them piling in…. Anne...
Award worthy? a review of Abbotsbury by Tristan Gregory

Award worthy? a review of Abbotsbury by Tristan Gregory

Another review from the excellent writer, critic and plantsman Tristan Gregory, my most reliable garden reviewer. (yes, that is a heavy hint, laced with rebuke, everyone else..) A visit to Abbotsbury – voted HHA/Christie’s Garden of the Year 2012, which...
Powis Castle: a review by Tristan Gregory

Powis Castle: a review by Tristan Gregory

Gardens are reopening, and it’s garden reviews time again. Remember thinkingardens when you make a visit.. And, just by the way, – I am now blogging regularly and personally  here. (Even about gardening. Sometimes… here’s piece on weeding and...
Three Actors by Tristan Gregory

Three Actors by Tristan Gregory

Speaks for itself, this article. It comes with a great addition: a piece of original artwork by Paul Steer, created especially to accompany this piece. Thank you to both contributors – and anyone/thing else involved…. Anne Wareham, editor Tristan Gregory:...
Gardens in History by Louise Wickham reviewed by Tristan Gregory

Gardens in History by Louise Wickham reviewed by Tristan Gregory

The full title of the book under review here is “Gardens in History, a political perspective” and it reminds us once again that gardens have always been for more than gardening. Thanks to Tristan for this excellent review. Anne Wareham, editor Gardens in...
If not spectacle, what? by Tristan Gregory

If not spectacle, what? by Tristan Gregory

Last week Tristan Gregory proposed that we may need respite from spectacle. (see ‘Spectacle or not’) This week he continues his theme by discussing what might come next.. Anne Wareham, editor Tristan Gregory:  In a previous piece I made a case for adapting...
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