the secrets of today's most beautiful gardens

Valrose: The Splendour of Nice's Rich Garden Past

The conservation of the rich heritage of trees and architectural follies in Nice's Parc de Valrose, one of the French Riviera's most beautiful classic properties, is a constant challenge the older it grows.

The Pleasure of Roses at Danyland

Roses are the main attraction at Danyland garden in Brittany's Finistère region, but azaleas, rhododendrons, dogwoods and hydrangreas carry on the colours in this ever-evolving garden.

The Jardin de Marie's: Roses in a Botanical Paradise

The Jardin de Marie began with roses and shrubs then grew over the years to become a botanical paradise in perfect harmony with the rolling hills of the surrounding Sancerrois landscape.

Bésignoles: Luxuriant Fantasy

Small spaces need not inhibit creativity! The Ardèche Bésignoles garden is a perfect example, where all sorts of plants proliferate in a meticulously designed wild jungle.

The Coteaux de Saint-Michel

The Coteaux de Saint-Michel in Evreux is a garden for all four seasons, will thousands of plants arranged along gravel paths creating a relaxing atmosphere. Head gardener François Simonaire is always trying something new and his personal touch adds great character to the garden.

Apremont Flourishes On

The Floral Park at Apremont-sur-Allier carries on Gilles de Brissac's vision of a cosmopolitan garden, full of English inspiration and a wide range of styles.

Silver and White Foliage at Valloire Abbey

The 'Silver Island' garden at Valloires Abbey blends luminous plants that sparkle delightfully from ground to sky!

The Gardens of Vancouver B.C.

British Columbia, with its wet and temperate climate, is home to lush parks and gardens that have evolved from the region's colonial and native past.

New Clematis

Here are some handsome new varieties of this long-flowering creeper.