High Class Roses of the Lowlands
14th to 20th June 2020: Rose Gardens & Nurseries of Belgium & the Netherlands Hosted by Paul Zimmerman and led by Dr Sophie Piebenga
HORTUS explores Arts & Crafts Gardens of the Cotswolds
15th to 18th September 2020: An early-autumn tour focusing on Arts & Crafts gardens in the Cotswolds, hosted by HORTUS editor David Wheeler, led by experienced tour-leader Sophie Piebenga and, for one day, by garden historian Marion Mako.
THE TELEGRAPH:
Belgian Gardens
7th to 11th September 2020: Featuring the Plant Fair at Kasteel Hex & private gardens of Flanders An exclusive TELEGRAPH tour hosted by gardens correspondent, HELEN YEMM and led by SOPHIE PIEBENGA.
GARDENS ILLUSTRATED:
West Country Kitchen Gardens
from plot to plate: Chefs gardens & potagers 23rd to 26th September 2020: A garden tour hosted by Sarah Wain, recently retired as the inspiration behind the famous West Dean Kitchen Gardens and led by Sophie Piebenga.
COUNTRY LIFE:
Gardens & Palazzo’s of Venice & the Veneto
14th to 19th September 2020: We are privileged to have Charles Quest-Ritson and Kirsty Fergusson to host and lead this special tour, both contributors to COUNTRY LIFE. In Venice they are joined by guest lecturer Jenny Condie.
HORTUS goes to Cornwall
Magnolias of Early Spring – LAST ROOM REMAINING
17th to 20th March 2020: An early spring tour focusing on magnolias led by HORTUS contributor Kirsty Fergusson, hosted by editor David Wheeler.
GARDENS ILLUSTRATED:
Marrakech & Taroudant
28 March to 2 April 2020: Join Kirsty Fergusson, with special guest host, Tom Stuart-Smith to explore the wonders of Morocco’s contemporary gardens.
THE TELEGRAPH:
Gardens of Tuscany
26th to 30th April 2020: Tuscan Masterpieces; An exclusive TELEGRAPH tour hosted by gardens correspondent, HELEN YEMM and led by KIRSTY FERGUSSON
COUNTRY LIFE:
Gardens of Corfu
5th to 9th May 2020: Contemporary Gardens of the Ionian Sea; Hosted by COUNTRY LIFE contributor Charles Quest-Ritson and led by Kirsty Fergusson
SICILIAN SPRING:
from Palermo to Taormina
15th to 19th May 2020: A special tour hosted by Rachel Lamb and led by Kirsty Fergusson
GARDENS ILLUSTRATED:
The French Rose Garden
24th to 28th May 2020: A celebration of the Rose from Paris to the Loire A garden tour hosted by Rosarian, Michael Marriott and led by Maïté Delmas
THE TELEGRAPH:
The Dorset Collection – LAST ROOM REMAINING
9th to 12th June 2020: ‘Far from the Madding Crowd….’, Exclusive TELEGRAPH tour hosted by gardens correspondent, HELEN YEMM and led by SOPHIE PIEBENGA
Welcome to Boxwood Tours
Garden holidays that offer a chance to visit some of the most exclusive and beautiful gardens, featuring meetings with garden owners and head gardeners wherever possible. With small, friendly groups (max. 25) and carefully selected, fine hotels, many chosen for the quality of their cuisine, together with travel in luxury coaches, we offer a complete service with great attention to your personal comfort and well-being to ensure a memorable, relaxed garden holiday.
We have built up an exceptional team of expert horticultural tour leaders to accompany you on your garden tour, who are able to cope with almost any eventuality and who enjoy helping you to obtain the most benefit and enjoyment from your holiday.
We hope you find our selection of Garden Tours for this our 29th Year inspiring and exciting: we look forward to welcoming you on one of these Boxwood Quality Garden Holidays.
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