Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category

The Harrogate Flower Show

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

It's an easy trip from Sheffield to Harrogate by train and takes just over one and a half hours. Watch the trains, it can take much longer - you need the express from Leeds to Sheffield. It's quicker but not as environmentally friendly by car. You can also catch the ...

Sneak peek

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

As nature unrolls spring and plants push their way through the soil, I've been busy arranging tours for 2009. The California tour is about ready to roll out for January 2-8, 2009. Worried about the weather?Don't be - spring will definitely be in the air and I can assure you ...

Seattle and the NWFGS 2008

Monday, February 25th, 2008

I have just arrived home from my visit to the NWFGS in Seattle. As I sip the tea I bought at Remedy teas in Seattle's Capitol Hill district, download my photos, empty the suitcase into the washing machine and in general wish I were still sleepless in Seattle, it's a good time to reflect upon ...

Travelling light

Monday, February 4th, 2008

When a life crisis hits you, it changes your life. You are forced to face facts, make decisions and sometimes it's hard. Last year, around this time, 13th February 2007, to be exact, I was rushed into hospital and told I was going to die. If the NHS had had ...