What’s that delicious fragrance in the air? It’s the unmistakable scent of summer! Yes, it’s on its way and, to celebrate, we’ve filled this issue with flowers and greenery in various forms.
First up, we’ve compiled a glorious edit of summery garden essentials to help you make the most of your outdoor space this season, whether that’s entertaining, relaxing or just pottering about with your secateurs.
We’ve selected some standout sculptures and statuary too, to add an artful flourish.
Elsewhere, we investigate the very British phenomenon of the folly and discover a variety of bizarre reasons for them, despite their apparent lack of purpose, plus round up a few favourites...
We take a close look at charming flower bricks, which were popular in the 18thcentury yet their exact use is still pondered by the experts...
We visit six coastal gardens that are brimming with exotic plants and shimmering sea views...
...and unravel the symbolism denoted by flowers in textiles both old and new – think you know what a rose always means? Think again…
Enjoy a peek at what to look forward to in our July issue!
