As spring approaches, buds break out on trees and flowering bushes burst into a riot of white and magenta blooms at The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, England. When World War II took all the men from this part of England, these gardens, which were the property of a private mansion, could no longer … Read more
This year is the 100th anniversary of World War I and the 70th anniversary of England’s declaration of war against Germany during World War II. In Cornwall, all the young men were drafted immediately and put on a boat to be shipped off for training. Soldiers from towns were kept together, the thinking being that … Read more
It’s true what they say about the British, that weather never deters them. Despite soggy weather and gray clouds, our guide, Alison, carries on with the tour of Tregothnan Historic Gardens in Cornwall, England. Here she shows us the delicate blooms of a giant White Rhododendron bush.
One of the iconic scenes at Tregothnan Historic Gardens is the Rhododendron Tunnel, which leads to Tregothnan Castle, a private estate that is home to the largest historic gardens in Cornwall. The Boscawen family, who still reside full-time at the estate, allow a limited number of visitors to experience the gardens first-hand each year, with … Read more
Burnt Caramel Tree at Tregothnan Historic Gardens in Cornwall, England is named for its fragrance. During the summer and fall months, the air is saturated with the small of burnt caramel.
