Chelsea Flower Show!!

"To Gertrude Jekyll is due not only the complete transformation of horticultural design, but also that wide diffusion of knowledge and taste that has made us almost a nation of gardeners ".

Friends,
I dabbed into the beginning of this e-mail on Tuesday night!!

It is late, and I can't sleep. I am thrilled to pieces about today! It was one of the best days of my life. I was asked about 10 times by different English women… Are you a keen gardener? I spent the day in Surrey, where the film "The Holiday" was set. I went on a private garden tour of Gertrude Jekyll's Gardens at Munstead, Millmead, Thunder house and the Stables. I can't even begin to tell how amazed I was at the planting schemes. I just could not believe the houses that Jekyll's companion Edwin Lutyn made for Jekyll. There are not words to tell you how awe inspiring it was. I also visited Loseley Park. That was also fantastic!!! There were loads of wisteria and iris plantings in Loseley's gardens. I think I am in heaven!!! Jekell's gardens were a delight!! She was a woman that wore trousers when women only wore dresses. She started her own landscape business at a time when such a thing was not applauded. I was grateful to have had the opportunity to see some of her work. I also had the chance to see a 14th century barn and it was a masterpiece.

This week was the celebrated Chelsea Flower Show in London. I attended the show on Wednesday, with Christopher from my course. We had a blast critiquing the designs. There was a lack of brilliance in color this year. The Gardens were filled with loads of white and green. I rather liked it! I gathered resources and also checked out the fresh floral designs!!! It was a great day!!

It is poppy time. This flower is fabricating its fanlike petals with rich deep color!!! Have a wonderful week!

With enthusiasm,

Emily

Love Forever, Eat For Fun, Live For Now!!!!