I'm sure it seems a little strange to be reading an article about how to celebrate Thanksgiving in London and yet here you are! To be honest, there are a lot of Americans are living in London, and the city does cater to us, overall. And for that I am grateful. It's just one more reason to [...]
Category: London
2019 Adopt A Plant Sale At Morden Hall Park – 27 July
Are you a plant lover? I am. I love the deep connection I feel to the earth when I'm digging in the dirt. To me, it's cathartic. And having a proper garden is one of the things I miss most about my home in the States. But since I've been in London I've grown to [...]
London’s Lavender Fields
London does flora exquisitely. Roses abound along with cherry blossoms and wisteria at springtime. The city is world-renowned for its the famous Chelsea Flower Show. But did you know that, in addition, lavender grows beautifully? Although lavender is believed to be from the Mediterranean as well as India and the Middle East, it was brought [...]
Kew Gardens Orchid Festival
On Galentine's Day, some friends and I went to Kew Gardens to see their 24th annual orchid festival. I had never been to this particular event so I was very excited to see it. The theme this year is Orchids: Celebrate the Colour of Colombia. I was surprised to learn that the South American country [...]