Category Archives: Hampton Court

Naming of the Rose: ‘Wollerton Old Hall’

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

A new David Austin introduction this year; ‘Wollerton Old Hall’ as shown on their stand at Hampton Court this year. I visited the garden, whose name sake this rose is earlier in the year, and the first thing that struck … Continue reading →

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Hampton Court: A day to be forgotten

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

  The Tudor Rose Award for Best Show Garden  ’I am, because of who we are’   The day didn’t start well; someone had thrown themselves on the tracks between Surbiton and Hampton Court, and the trains were  all running … Continue reading →

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Hampton Court: Sleb spotting

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

The Lord of Cord, his eminence, Monty Don, in earnest conversation with …. I will have to watch the TV to find out. Joe Swift plus suit carrier lackey, along with Rachel de Thame and entourage   My verdict? I would have … Continue reading →

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