There are about a dozen of these gardens, more or less extensive, according to the business or wealth of the proprietor; but they are generally smaller than the smallest of our London nurseries.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
These gardens may be called the gardens of the respectable working classes.
I always thought of the English landscape as being English gardens.
The world is filled with successful small businesses that stay small.
At places like Chelsea, often the garden displays are so big and grand that you'd never be able to have them at home.
The average gardener probably knows little about what is going on in his or her garden.
The cottage garden; most for use designed, Yet not of beauty destitute.
Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.
I was the youngest of four kids, and Dad, who had a garden centre before he retired, came from a large Lancashire family. Every one of my uncles had their own business, including a post office, two fish and chip shops and a painting and decorating business.
Every time I imagine a garden in an architectural setting, it turns into a magical place. I think of gardens I have seen, that I believe I have seen, that I long to see, surrounded by simple walls, columns, arcades or the facades of buildings - sheltered places of great intimacy where I want to stay for a long time.
I'm the smallest man in show business, and I've got the smallest bird in Britain nesting in my garden.