Articles tagged with: France

Road Trips Gardeners no doubt know that some of the greatest painters in history were inspired by their gardens. Having a garden close to one’s home or studio is not only convenient for daily material …

A floral Christmas window box spotted on a city center street in Colmar, France, in December 2018 (yes: it was warm enough for flowers to bloom outside).
(Photo ©2018 by Susan McKee)

An exhibition devoted to “Trees” is on display through November 10, 2019, at the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, 261 Boulevard Raspail, Paris, France.
The show continues the organization’s longstanding interest in and exploration of the …

The Salon Européen du Bonsaï will be held for the seventh year in Saulieu, a city in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (a region in the east of France).
Set for October 12 and 13, 2019, in the …

Road Trips Gardeners in New York City tomorrow might want to consider attending this presentation in the Skyroom at the French Institute / Alliance Française, 22 East 60th Street, New York, New York.
The topic for …

Sure, it takes place in the middle of La Fête du Citron, but an Orchid Festival is a tourist magnet all by itself.
Look for the tropical display in the Palais de l’Europe, Menton, France, opening …

Do your dreams of France include fields of lavender, Road Trips Gardeners? Then this is the tour for you.
“Provence Dreams“, set for peak lavender bloom, takes place June 24 through July 1, 2018. Endless fields …

Headed to France, Road Trips Gardeners? Les Rendez-Vous aux Jardins takes place June 5, 6 and 7, 2015, all across the country.
(The English translation of the website is a bit funky because it was accomplished …

Do you grow orchids, Road Trips Gardeners? What about citrus trees?
Here’s a chance to indulge both passions on one trip. Concurrent with the 81st Fête du Citron, there’s an Orchid Festival — both take place …

Thinking of attending your first Chelsea Flower Show next spring? One easy way to deal with the logistics of the across-the-pond trip is to take an organized tour (then you don’t even have to worry …