A few years ago I was chosen as the first International Visitor for the Jane Austen Society of North America. I spent the summer working in Jane AustenŽs garden at Chawton Cottage. Working with a British gardener was an enlightening experience. Not only did I learn about the way the British people approach gardening, but I also developed a keen interest in English garden history.
When I started my garden maintenance business, in Murrysville, PA, I decided to focus on English garden design. I also teach pruning workshops and adult education classes on gardening, and lecture to garden clubs and other groups. You can learn more about this at my web site: http://www.onegardenatatime.biz
A few years ago I also started organizing and leading group trips to the greatest flower show on earth: the Chelsea Flower Show.
Now, as editor of the BellaOnline English Garden site, I want to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for English gardens with everyone. IŽll be writing on the elements of an English garden, and IŽll include glimpses of English gardens IŽve visited, including advice on how to adapt what you might see at an English garden for your own English garden.
Please join me, and share your own thoughts on English gardens - whether youŽve created your own or have visited fantastic ones I might have missed.
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