Great British Gardens News Blog

Welcome to our News Blog where we feature 'Happenings and Stories' throughout the year.
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Where to see amazing Rhododendrons in Britain

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May is a wonderful time to see stunning displays of Rhododendrons and Azaleas throughout the British Isles. Many plants were brought to this country by Victorian plant hunters who travelled to places like China and Nepal. Many of the original plants survive today and can be seen in our selection of places for you to visit.

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Where to see Tulips this Spring

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Did you know that Tulips originated in Central Asia. The name for 'tulips' was thought to have come from the Persian word for a turban, as the flowers were thought to resemble turbans (with a bit of imagination perhaps). Nowadays they are planted in British Gardens everywhere flowering from April until mid-May.
We feature 7 gardens where you can see stunning displays of tulips to take your breath away. Have a look! 

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