This week we should be exhibiting at Chelsea Flower Show 2020 and here at Border Sundials we are very sad not to be there right now basking in this beautiful sunshine. However by way of small consolation we invite you to view the short film in this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt5pV9HlH7M This lovely little film was made [Continue Reading]
Dorthy Gurney
The kiss of the sun for pardon,The song of the birds for mirth,One is nearer God’s heart in a gardenThan anywhere else on earth. This is the fourth verse of the hymn God’s Garden, by Dorothy Gurney. THE Lord God planted a gardenIn the first white days of the world,And He set there an angel [Continue Reading]
‘To love or have loved, that is enough’ – Victor Hugo (26/2/1802-22/4/1885) – Les Miserable
The quote is taken from near the end of Les Miserable by Victor Hugo when hero Jean Valjean looks back on the love that he has for his ward Cosette. Victor Marie Hugo, born 26th February1802 became perhaps the leading exponent of the Romantic Movement. The movement emphasized intense emotion as an authentic source of [Continue Reading]
Sundial at Reigate Priory
Reigate Priory Park is 58 hectares in size and a Grade II listed park open to visitors. In the grounds of Priory Park, is Reigate Priory, which was originally founded in the 13th century before being converted to a mansion during the Tudor period. The Priory came into the ownership of Lady Henry Somerset in [Continue Reading]
Sundial at Moccas Court, Herefordshire
Our sixth sundial of the month is located at Moccas Court Herefordshire. “This fine sundial, which probably dates from the time of Charles II, is one of the most perfect and beautiful examples of its type in England. It was originally erected at Mornington Court, and when that property came into the possession of the [Continue Reading]
Another stunning 4 Star Chelsea
Once again, another stunning 4 star RHS Chelsea Flower Show! With the weather being kind and our spot being right next to the ‘Best in Show’ Laurent-Perrier Chatsworth Garden we couldn’t have asked for more. And then we were awarded 4 stars for our stand…delighted that our hard work paid off! In fact, Bunny Guinness, [Continue Reading]