Gardening Tours- Blooms 2010

Adrian Bloom's Celebration of English Gardens Tour


July 3rd - 11th, 2010

UPDATE: TOUR CLOSES FOR BOOKINGS APRIL 3RD, 2010 SO WE CAN PLACE OUR HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW TICKETS

There is no finer example of using plants to inspire both intellectually and emotionally than English garden design. Steeped in history, English design styles, from formal gardens to cottage gardens, have lead the way in both Europe and the Americas since the 18th century.

This special Celebration of English Gardens Tour for garden writers and those in the horticultural industry will feature visits to some of the finest gardens, horticultural facilities and shows in England, personally selected by Adrian Bloom. Enjoy valuable networking and social opportunities as well.

Blooms of Bressingham has been famous for its selection of herbaceous perennials for more than 80 years. The father and son team of Alan and Adrian Bloom are the creators of Bressingham Gardens, whose 16 acres we will tour in a one-day visit. This is a unique opportunity to not only view the six distinct garden areas at Bressingham up close, but to meet and socialize with other garden writers from the UK, North America and Europe at a special Press Day event. Adrian’s latest book should be out by the time we are here.

UPDATES FROM LONDON

This year the 21st Hampton Court Palace Flower Show will look unlike any other, with a new layout. For the first time the Floral Marquee will be on the North side of the showground as a dramatic 225m long feature with over 90 stunning displays. On the South side of the canal the popular grow your own theme will be even bigger, with a major, Home Grown feature. The Gardens Illustrated marquee is another new highlight where plant and gardening accessories will be combined in gorgeous displays.

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Hampton Court Palace Flower Show offers over 600 shopping opportunities, ideas for growing in small spaces or large gardens, features bursting with fruit and vegetables, a Cookery Theatre and traditional, modern and contemporary ideas. For 2010 a Shakespearean theme will provide entertaining, and quintessentially British, gardens. The show is also a popular destination to enjoy and purchase hundreds of varieties of the nation’s favourite flower in the Festival of Roses, which is also the launch pad for the Rose of the Year.

Finally, the vast setting of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which encircles the Long Water canal, has the Palace as its backdrop, and is surrounded by acres of park land, makes it the perfect place to escape and find everything you need to make the best of your life outdoors.


Blooms of Bressingham - exclusive Press Day Event

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show - full day ticket

King's Privy Garden - at Hampton Court Palace, view the Great Grape Vine - planted in 1768

Beth Chatto - acclaimed gardens of drought, water and woodland, based on sustainable planting

Thompson & Morgan - tour through their facilities and see the latest

Old Vicarage - this 'hidden garden' is a must see!
Will Giles Exotic Garden - tropicals are his passion

Cambridge Botanic Garden - over 10,000 labeled plant species set in beautiful landscape

RHS Hyde Hall - a visit to the 360-acre Hyde Hall estate is unforgettable in any season

Guided tour through the beautiful Abbey Gardens at Bury St. Edmunds Botanic Gardens, established in the 1800's

plus more...

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Dates - July 3rd - 11th, 2010

LAND only £ BP** p/p sharing
SINGLE Supplement £ BP

See Highlights Box for all inclusions on this tour.
Note – Minimum of 30 tour registrants required for this tour to run, so do not book your air until you have heard from us that the tour is confirmed. NOTE: for booking your air, you will book a return flight out of London, England)

** Please note that 6.25% Sales tax for Ohio residents will be added on to tour cost. For California residents note that the Sales Tax will be dependent on where you live and added on to the tour cost.
 

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