Mark Richard Fleming, Gardens to Love’s lead designer, recently returned to England to visit his family for the Christmas holidays. Mark’s mother lives in the beautiful village of Brigsley in Lincolnshire. Brigsley is known for its historic beauty and charm. Christmas morning Mark took a leisurely stroll down snowy country lanes and captured some wonderful pictures to share with us.
The snow-covered residence is Laurel House in Waithe Lane. The courtyard garden was designed and built by well-known Lincolnshire-based landscape architect Ian Stubbs. The classic plant selection includes Phormium tenax, Hydrangea petiolaris, Cotoneaster,Euonymous fortunei, roses, and winter hellebores.
Laurel House in Waithe Lane
In the next picture you’ll notice the beautiful bell tower of St. Helens Church, which dates back to the 11th Century. The origins of the church go back to Saxon and early Norman times and some of the original details are still visible. England has a rich architectural and design history that many find appealing.
St. Helen's Church Bell Tower
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Almost every Christmas, Marcia and her husband, Charlie, escape the cold Atlanta winter and fly to their home in San Miguel, Mexico. San Miguel is located in central Mexico about 170 miles from Mexico City. Marcia and Charlie love the city’s rich culture and bustling atmosphere. San Miguel is a leading force in Mexican arts. It has two of the most popular international art schools in Mexico, the Instituto Allende and the Escuela de Bellas Artes. The city and nearby sanctuary were declared a World Heritage Site when UNESCO met in Quebec in 2008. San Miguel was chosen for its well-preserved Baroque colonial architecture and layout as well as its role in the Mexican War of Independence.
While in San Miguel, Marcia enjoys seeing all the local crafts and talent. One of her favorite pieces this trip was a wreath made entirely of succulents. What a clever way to have a wreath that you can enjoy for more than just a month—pending you water it now and again! Perhaps next year we will offer this kind of wreath for our customers. If you used a living wreath before, we would love to hear about it.
