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My year with Monet
The Englishman, James Priest, details his first changes to Monet’s Garden. James will appear at Chelsea Flower Show May 20 – 21. His visit is being sponsored by ECT Travel. James Priest, the horticulturalist from Lancashire who was appointed head … Continue reading
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An Artist and a Gardener
In this interview with the head gardener of Monet’s gardens in France, James Priest expresses his views on the great painter, where art meets horticulture and why he loves the gardens he tends to. By Richard Forsyth The job of … Continue reading
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The most beautiful carpet in the world
ECT talked to Annette Katz, organiser of the Carpet of Flowers event in Brussels about the preparation required. By Richard Forsyth The Carpet of Flowers is one of the most beautiful displays of floral art you are likely to witness … Continue reading
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