Surprising and brilliant topiary choice at #HeverCastle, providing a fantastic insight into the undercarriage of its greener and more traditional neighbours #topiary #horticulture #gardens #kent

Fantastic discussions at Heritage Day today, filled with talk of passion, determination and collaboration, interspersed with the Tower of London in sunshine. Huge thanks to @heritagealliance.bsky.social @heritagelizzie.bsky.social @carolelsouter.bsky.social @delphinejb.bsky.social for hosting

Thanks for all the recent follows! Apologies my posts have been scarce recently, but here's what you need to know... I really love parks and gardens and am on a mission to share at every opportunity. Let me know if you feel the same!

Here's #ElderPark in #Glasgow, as part of my occasional series of people enjoying historic parks and gardens. Thousands of locals celebrated in the streets when it opened in 1885. I love the small girl at the back, standing firmly in the pond! friendsofelderpark.wordpress.com/about-elder-...

Polishing up my Giggles in the Garden talk ready for the Gardens Trust Zoom event on 12th Feb. It'll be almost as fun as a homemade seesaw on a sunny day - do come! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/places-to-...

Beautiful freezing foggy day yesterday at The Walks in #KingsLynn, #Norfolk. This 18th century public promenade space is still used and loved every day by the local community as a #publicpark for fresh air, exercise and coming together. www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/info/20067/p...

Finally got to visit Stoke Park, around the yellow fairytale building on the hill overlooking the M32 in #Bristol. Boy, what a fantastic community resource www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/mu...

Glorious Christmassy visit to Tyntesfield near Bristol. Apparently there were 2999 other visitors too - fabulous to see a historic garden so loved

Following up on my good intention to share my postcards of people in historic parks and gardens, here is one of my faves. I'm a sucker for urban urchins, so here they are in the early 20th century fishing for 'tiddlers' in Kensington Gardens

Fantastic couple of days at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Its iconic
Foster +Partners glasshouse is a 21st century jewel, whilst the 18th century Middleton Hall landscape was simply magical in the winter light. #Wales #NationalBotanicGardenofWales

Thought I might share my postcard collection of people in historic parks and gardens, if there's interest...?
This is of children examining the fountain at #LeazesPark, #Newcastle, opened 1873. I think the tiny signs are Keep off the Grass, and love the eagle-eyed bird keeping watch! #parks

Nervously introducing myself... I'm passionate about heritage, particularly historic parks and gardens. My biggest love is celebrating people's enjoyment of these special places. Am hoping this platform can help get more people involved, and any help making friends would be much appreciated!

Lovely playful day at #AshtonCourt in #Bristol and fantastic to see it so busy with local folk enjoying the autumn sunshine in this special public open space