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The Chelsea Flower Show of 2014: Contemplating the Biggest Pop-Up Gardens in the World.
Late July 2014. September of 2008: As I was displaying my garden furniture in a rather grotty convention hall in Birmingham, England, I was invited by a representative of the Royal Horticultural Society to exhibit my designs at their next Chelsea Flower Show. And so, in May of 2009, I found myself and my creations … Continue reading
The Great Canopy of London’s Skies;Getting Older in Greenwich;& Garden-Strolling at Hampton Court Palace
September 25th, 2012. London, England. Over the course of my six recent Diaries for Armchair Travelers, I’ve paid much attention to the landscapes I explored during my month-long journey. But now, as I complete this series of articles, I find myself remembering the skies of London even more vividly than I can recall the admittedly … Continue reading
London in the Rain; Yoko Ono at the Serpentine Gallery; Ballgowns at the V&A
A milestone birthday loomed, and, although it’s politically incorrect to admit, I wasn’t a bit pleased about my incipient old-lady-hood. But, rather than bemoan the inevitable, I decided instead to use my Virgin Atlantic frequent flyer miles and head back out into the World for a solid month; to visit far-away friends, and to deepen … Continue reading