Where does a garden designer go on holiday? To a garden, of course!
Today, I explored the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, and despite the bitingly cold weather (and the wind doing its best to blow me away), I was completely enchanted by the landscape.
Designed by Edward Milner and opened in 1871, these 23-acre gardens are a masterpiece of Victorian landscaping. The winter planting was particularly striking—those obligatory but always breathtaking Cornus sanguinea and Cornus ‘Midwinter Fire’ creating a fiery contrast against the elegant white trunks of birch trees. Evergreen shrubs and conifers added structure and vibrancy, proving that even in the depths of winter, a garden can be full of life and colour.
But it wasn’t just the planting that captured me—the river, waterfalls, and lakes brought such a sense of movement and tranquillity. Even on a cold, blustery day, there’s something so soothing about the sound of water weaving through a garden.
It’s always inspiring to see how gardens are designed to shine in every season. Do you have a favourite winter garden or a plant that brings you joy in these colder months?
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