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The Ancient City, Bangkok, is a huge outdoor park on the outskirts of Bangkok. The park is populated with replicas of famous and important buildings from all over the country. The whole site is beautifully landscaped and well worth a visit.
#Thailand #Bangkok #Garden Inspiration

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The Temple Gardens of Bangkok
I’m just back from a truly amazing holiday in Thailand. We visited the temples and their gardens and discovered that the lotus plant symbolises purity, enlightenment and spiritual awakening for the Thai people.

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Winter Eye Candy
Find out how to brighten your garden in the depth of winter! With our grey and gloomy weather now is just the right time to brighten up your garden and spirits.
#plantingdesign #gardendesign #winterfoliage #winterinterest

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Just where do you start with an uninspiring blank canvas? Read how I did this on my Substack, Acanthus: Modern Gardening, https://t.co/17QNikPDVV. #gardendesign #gardendesigner #courtyardgarden #urbanoasis #urbanretreat #gardenmakeover.

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Where do you start with a garden like this?
Discover how I transformed this space into a low-maintenance urban oasis on a budget! Read how I did this on Substack, Acanthus: Modern Gardening, https://t.co/17QNikPDVV #gardendesign #gardendesigner #courtyardgarden #gardenmakeover

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Would you buy a garden like this?
Well, I did! Read how I transformed it into an urban oasis on a shoestring. Read how I did this on my Substack, Acanthus: Modern Gardening, https://t.co/17QNikPDVV. #gardendesign #gardendesigner #courtyardgarden #urbanoasis #gardenmakeover.

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Shady borders don’t have to be dull and drab. Read how I transformed my shady rockery into pocket of spring joy! https://t.co/Pc3uiAVOzW
#garden design #shadyborder #springflowers #planting design

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Do you have a troublesome shady corner of the garden that doesn’t make your heart sing? Read how I transformed my shady rockery into pocket of spring joy! https://t.co/Pc3uiAVOzW
#garden design #shadyborder #springflowers #planting design

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The RHS are creating a Chinese Streamside Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater. The centre piece is the beautifully built Music Pavilion surrounded by lush planting. Read about my visit and the highlights on Substack, Acanthus: Modern Gardening https://t.co/AM9Rjv1iyT
#gardendesign

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The Walled Paradise Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater. It is beautifully laid out with a truly inspiration mix of planting which is full of colour and interest. Read about my visit on Substack, Acanthus: Modern Gardening https://t.co/AM9Rjv1iyT
#gardendesign #autumngardens

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I recently visited the stunning RHS Garden Bridgewater, near Manchester. Even in late September the garden is full of colour and interest. Read about my visit and the highlights on Substack, Acanthus: Modern Gardening https://t.co/AM9Rjv1iyT
#gardendesign #autumngardens #autumn

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Temple of Echo by Kent and Townsend at Rousham.
Modern garden designers often look to learn from historic gardens and Rousham is no exception. Find out more by reading Acanthus: Modern Gardening on Substack: https://t.co/F2U8vuOEyu.
#gardendesign #historicgardens #gardenvisit

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The Long Border at Rousham runs back towards the house with deep full borders either side of the path. Learn more about the fascinating historic garden at Rousham in the heart of Oxfordshire in Acanthus: Modern Gardening on Substack. https://t.co/F2U8vuOEyu
#gardendesign

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Learn more about a fascinating historic garden in the heart of Oxfordshire. The Praeneste Arcade is just one of the stunning follies in this garden. Read about Rousham Garden in Acanthus: Modern Gardening on Substack. https://t.co/F2U8vuOEyu
#gardendesign #gardenvisit

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Rudbeckia’s are brightest of all autumn flowering perennials. These are great reliable performers with daisy like flowers which revel in their late season display. Read more on my Substack: Modern Gardening https://t.co/VkY8BSB36A. #rudbeckia #autumncolour #autumninterest

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Agastache, commonly called Hyssop, flowers mid-summer through to the autumn and comes in a range of colours from blue through to pink and white. Read more on my Substack: Modern Gardening https://t.co/VkY8BSB36A. #agastache #autumncolour #autumninterest #plantingdesigns

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A personal favourite of mine are Japanese anemones, either white or pink, single or double, they provide a great display and can tolerate dryish shade. Read more about autumn flowers on my Substack: Modern Gardening https://t.co/VkY8BSB36A. #helenium #autumncolour #plantingdesign

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Helenium autumnale 'Siesta' offers deep russet red petals and deep chocolate brown disc-florets with gold anthers, truly sumptuous. Read more on my Substack - Acanthus: Modern Gardening #helenium #autumncolour #autumninterest https://t.co/6gtFCwXMGd

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Read my latest Substack post on how to make summer last longer in your garden. https://t.co/sTX1sILDT0
#autumnflowers #floralinterest #autumninterest