Stepping into Maxine Harrison Sloss’s Victorian walled garden Glenburn is like entering a secret haven. With her keen eye for design and love for the color blue, Maxine has curated a remarkable garden. But amidst the vibrant foxtail lilies, delphiniums, and roses, a hidden gem awaits – the elusive Himalayan poppy, Meconopsis betonicifolia. This notoriously difficult plant flourishes under Maxine’s care, its delicate, icy-blue blooms adding a touch of whimsical beauty to the Scottish landscape.

Nestled in the heart of Pelion, Greece, Serpentin is a contemporary garden of Eden. This haven of peace, created from an old farmhouse by Doris Schlepper, offers a sensory journey through a profusion of colors and scents, all with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. With Zoe Andreas as our guide, we embarked on a unique exploration of the Serpentin Garden.