As the crisp autumn air sets in and the light takes on a magical golden hue, Hannah Bryce of Minnow and Wolf Flowers invites us to relish the final burst of life in the garden. Hannah dives into the beauty of the season, offering insights for both savoring the harvest and preparing for spring’s return.

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.