Sissinghurst Garden
One of the most beloved gardens in England is Sissinghurst. Last week I was invited to hear the head gardener, Troy Smith, present his views at Long Hill nearby as he toured the USA. The last time I spoke with Troy, he was on his knees weeding the notable White Garden a handful of years ago. We talked of his passion for gardening. He left Sissinghurst for Ilford Manor, a private garden near Bath, only to return to his first love and carry out his efforts to honor Vita’s ideas for the gardens she envisioned and worked in. I’m looking forward to continuing to travel and touring English Gardens and the famed Chelsea Flower Show in May. Hope to talk with Troy when we visit the garden late afternoon on Thursday to avoid the crowds. Covid has certainly changed the way we see the world and we no longer take tomorrow for granted. Today offers us the moments to carry out our dreams. Our English Garden Tour has been a perennial favourite. Reservations will begin in July for our 2023 English Garden Tour with RHS Chelsea, the grande dame of flower shows