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Travel: Fresh and French

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Ornamental kitchen gardens, called potagers fleuris in France, can involve all of the senses when one can move about the living displays. The character of the nation is reflected in the grooming of its gardens. The French gardens represent the country from the middle ages up to the present. The gardens visited were sometimes stunningly beautiful, other times humble and practical.

France, Vegetable gardening

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British islets

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Both the Isles of Scilly and the Channel Islands are relatively unspoiled resort islands off the coast of the United Kingdom. They have a milder climate than Britain and offer the visitor attractions that range from fields of daffodils to sophisticated shops and restaurants.

Channel Islands (United Kingdom), Isles of Scilly

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In full bloom: strolling through an array of England's private gardens

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An American who has already visited most English historic gardens describes a tour of private home gardens listed in the National Gardens Scheme's 'Yellow Book' annual directory, including: Chilworth Manor; St. Paul's Walden Bury; and David Nicholson's Holland Park home.

England, Cottage gardens, English, English cottage gardens

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