Several people have asked about the garden in the picture. While I wish I could say it was mine, it was a feature garden at the 2006 Chelsea Flower Show. It was modeled on a garden designed by my Gardening Guiding Spirit, Gertrude Jekyll.

The modern designer was Chris Beardshaw. In his recreation, Jekyll’s painter’s sensibilities are illustrated in the impressionist color scheme. It’s a great garden to inspire those living with deep and narrow city lots and townhouse yards.

Here is another beautiful Jekyll-inspired Beardshaw garden.

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