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Day Two - Hidcote Manor - June 22, 2026
"Hidcote Manor garden was designed and created by the American horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston in the Arts and Crafts style and is made up of a series of individual garden rooms, each possessing a unique character."
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"If the previous owner of your garden came to visit, which part would you show them first? That’s what somebody asked Lottie Allen recently. She took a moment to think it over.
Allen is head gardener at Hidcote, in Gloucestershire, one of the National Trust’s flagship destinations – and the first to be acquired, in 1948, specifically because of the garden rather than the house. Since then, visitors have drawn inspiration from its ingenious architectural layout – a series of small rooms divided by hedges – as well as the dense, colourful planting, which includes many rare varieties.
Allen is keen to raise the profile of the man who created all this. On the 75th anniversary of its acquisition, the Trust is putting on a series of major exhibitions. “Lots of people have heard of Hidcote, but not of Lawrence Johnston. This was his only garden [in Britain]. If it wasn’t for him, this wouldn’t exist.”
So the first thing she would show Johnston, if he happened to visit, would be something that reflected continuity with his original vision. But with so much variety, what would that be? The old garden? The white garden, maple garden, pillar garden? Gazebos? Red borders? Bathing pool? One of the terraces, stream gardens or wildernesses? The great lawn? The souvenir guide lists 37 separate highlights.
Allen has been a head gardener at the National Trust for 20 years. But coming to Hidcote was a “massive, daunting” prospect. Its sheer complexity required her to write a five-year plan. “It would be so easy to come in and be scattergun,” she says.
On my first visit, in March, I walked around the garden before going in, on a path provided for dog-walkers. Keeping tightly to the perimeter, it provides tantalising glimpses of what’s inside. Most striking, high above the rest, was a giant Magnolia campbellii waving its big pink hands to welcome me inside.
Map in hand, I entered the mazy garden and instantly felt a slightly anxious thrill: how could I possibly manage to see it all? And that Fomo is built into the design quite deliberately.
Johnston was born to a wealthy American family. His parents divorced when he was 12, and his mother brought him to England. He made a career in the army, but was always interested in gardening: three years before buying Hidcote on behalf of his mother in 1907, he became a fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society. He was influenced by Thomas Mawson’s idea of creating a series of spaces to arouse curiosity, rather than a panorama that can be grasped in one view. –
He built out gradually from the house, adding a series of garden rooms. It’s easy to imagine that without an initial design for the finished garden, he might have ended up with something boxy and even claustrophobic. But he had studied architecture and ensured that Hidcote includes long, framed views – across its own extent and out into land beyond. In the lime arbour, Johnston manipulated perspective by gradually reducing the width of the path at the far end, giving an illusion of greater distance. And not for nothing is the elegant wrought-iron gate in the stilt garden, looking towards the Malvern Hills, known as Heaven’s Gate.
In the 1920s, Johnston undertook expeditions to South Africa, China, the Swiss Alps, Kilimanjaro and the Appalachians. Within four years of buying Hidcote he was recognised by the RHS for a pink primrose, Primula pulverulenta. And over his lifetime he introduced more than 70 plants into cultivation. Several became staples in our gardens: Hypericum ‘Hidcote’, Lavendula ‘Hidcote’ and Verbena ‘Lawrence Johnston’.
Johnston spent the last years of his life in France. When he approached the Trust to discuss Hidcote’s future, he wasn’t able to offer an endowment. But the Trust partnered with the RHS to raise funds: “There has been no more beautiful formal garden laid out since the time of the old Palace of Versailles,” said the president of the RHS.
Allen, having thought it over, says she would take Johnston first to the lilac circle. It reflects both his architectural knowhow, and his plantsmanship. “In small spaces, he used smaller numbers of plants, but in profusion. Here, there are lilacs with irises, and afterwards ceanothus, then lavender.”
Of course, not every visitor to the garden cares to know the intricacies of Hidcote. Children float leaves in the bathing pool, lovestruck couples yo-yo up and down the long lawn, while groups of elderly visitors bend backwards to enjoy the magnolia flowers against blue sky.
But many do want to know the facts. They stop to study the guidebook and mutter plant names. These are the people who tend to level questions at Allen and her team of 11 gardeners. A common query is about the hedges that divide the garden rooms and shape the long views.
There’s so much hedge, it takes four members of staff four days a week for four months to cut it all. “People are fascinated about how we manage it,” says Allen. Two questions come up again and again. “How do we cut the top? And do we use spirit levels?”
The answers, like so much about Hidcote, divide into ideas that most gardeners can only dream of (“We have a mechanical cherrypicker”) and ideas that we might strive to practise ourselves: “No, it’s done by eye.”
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Alabaster, Al. If I had the tools and knowhow, I think this would be cool with a larger more defined moon photoshoped in place of the one there now.
Frittata followed recipe in Cooking Know-How. It has shallots and diced bacon, topped with grated cheese. It was supposed to be asiago cheese. I bought some afterwards, so we'll have it for next time. Blueberry muffins are topped with lemon sugar, using a recipe ffrom May 2009 Cooks Illustrated.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
Methodology for making 250ml of "ParRodinal"...a homebrewed developer based on p-aminophenol.The p-aminophenol is generated in situ by BASE HYDROLYSIS of paracetamol.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
Russia has recently joined other BRIC and developed economies in enhancing its investment and trade activities in Africa. The continent is not only an interesting hinterland for emerging market goods and services, but could serve as an important springboard for those firms with global aspirations in the provision of energy, other commodities and manufacturing.
1) What are the primary strategic interests of Russian business and finance in the African markets? Which African countries are best positioned to engage BRIC and developed economies?
2) How can investment in African hydrocarbons, in particular natural gas and LNG, help Russia realize its aspirations for extending its reach in global energy markets?
3) What African sectors are best positioned to benefit from access to BRIC capital, knowhow and markets?
Moderator
* Andrei Sharonov, Managing Director, Troika Dialog Investment Company CJSC
Panelists
* Olusola David-Borha, Deputy CEO, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
* Dr. David Oluseyi Ige, Group General Manager, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
* Boris Ivanov, Director, Gazprom International
* Nand Khemka, Chairman, SUN Group
* Vladimir Kremer, Managing Director, Renova Management AG
* Jean-Jacques Lecat, Head of CMS BFL
* Sergei Oulin, Vice President, Alrosa JSC
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James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
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James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
Russia has recently joined other BRIC and developed economies in enhancing its investment and trade activities in Africa. The continent is not only an interesting hinterland for emerging market goods and services, but could serve as an important springboard for those firms with global aspirations in the provision of energy, other commodities and manufacturing.
1) What are the primary strategic interests of Russian business and finance in the African markets? Which African countries are best positioned to engage BRIC and developed economies?
2) How can investment in African hydrocarbons, in particular natural gas and LNG, help Russia realize its aspirations for extending its reach in global energy markets?
3) What African sectors are best positioned to benefit from access to BRIC capital, knowhow and markets?
Moderator
* Andrei Sharonov, Managing Director, Troika Dialog Investment Company CJSC
Panelists
* Olusola David-Borha, Deputy CEO, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
* Dr. David Oluseyi Ige, Group General Manager, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
* Boris Ivanov, Director, Gazprom International
* Nand Khemka, Chairman, SUN Group
* Vladimir Kremer, Managing Director, Renova Management AG
* Jean-Jacques Lecat, Head of CMS BFL
* Sergei Oulin, Vice President, Alrosa JSC
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Russia has recently joined other BRIC and developed economies in enhancing its investment and trade activities in Africa. The continent is not only an interesting hinterland for emerging market goods and services, but could serve as an important springboard for those firms with global aspirations in the provision of energy, other commodities and manufacturing.
1) What are the primary strategic interests of Russian business and finance in the African markets? Which African countries are best positioned to engage BRIC and developed economies?
2) How can investment in African hydrocarbons, in particular natural gas and LNG, help Russia realize its aspirations for extending its reach in global energy markets?
3) What African sectors are best positioned to benefit from access to BRIC capital, knowhow and markets?
Moderator
* Andrei Sharonov, Managing Director, Troika Dialog Investment Company CJSC
Panelists
* Olusola David-Borha, Deputy CEO, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
* Dr. David Oluseyi Ige, Group General Manager, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
* Boris Ivanov, Director, Gazprom International
* Nand Khemka, Chairman, SUN Group
* Vladimir Kremer, Managing Director, Renova Management AG
* Jean-Jacques Lecat, Head of CMS BFL
* Sergei Oulin, Vice President, Alrosa JSC
Copyright St.Petersburg International Economic Forum (http://forumspb.com/en/)
Russia has recently joined other BRIC and developed economies in enhancing its investment and trade activities in Africa. The continent is not only an interesting hinterland for emerging market goods and services, but could serve as an important springboard for those firms with global aspirations in the provision of energy, other commodities and manufacturing.
1) What are the primary strategic interests of Russian business and finance in the African markets? Which African countries are best positioned to engage BRIC and developed economies?
2) How can investment in African hydrocarbons, in particular natural gas and LNG, help Russia realize its aspirations for extending its reach in global energy markets?
3) What African sectors are best positioned to benefit from access to BRIC capital, knowhow and markets?
Moderator
* Andrei Sharonov, Managing Director, Troika Dialog Investment Company CJSC
Panelists
* Olusola David-Borha, Deputy CEO, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
* Dr. David Oluseyi Ige, Group General Manager, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
* Boris Ivanov, Director, Gazprom International
* Nand Khemka, Chairman, SUN Group
* Vladimir Kremer, Managing Director, Renova Management AG
* Jean-Jacques Lecat, Head of CMS BFL
* Sergei Oulin, Vice President, Alrosa JSC
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So lucky to have had the chance to meet these two beautiful people from Berluti, Delphine Astoux (Wholesale Director at Berluti) second from the left and Jean-Michel Casalonga (Master Shoemaker for Berluti Bespoke Collection).
That night, during the event, we were talking a lot about the brand and how the brand kept its tradition, heritage, history and savoir-faire from time to time.
It is said that in order to make a single pair of Berluti bespoke shoes, it takes around 50 HOURS OF WORK.
Pretty amazing and incredible to think of how much effort that they put into making a single pair of Berluti bespoke shoes collection!
FYI, Berluti has been around for 121 years since it was founded by Mr. Alessandro Berluti. So, the fact that it is still around and keeps on growing and expanding are so astonishing and mind-blowing.
In SouthEast Asia alone, Berluti only opens 3 stores. 2 in Singapore and 1 in Indonesia.
It is such a great honour that Berluti decided to open up their third store right here in the Indonesia's capital of Jakarta!
Note: Famous shoes from Berluti including Andy Shoes (named after the late pop-artist, Andy Warhol) and Alessandro Shoes (named after the founder of the House, Mr. Alessandro Berluti).
Congratulations to Berluti Plaza Indonesia for the grand opening of your store once again!
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
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James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
James Freeman, head of San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee, will join us for a full-day workshop on what makes a great cup of coffee. From roasting the beans and tampering espresso, all the way through to understanding the brewing process and refining the perfect brew. You’ll then leave with your own bag of perfectly roasted whole bean coffee and the knowhow on how to prepare it.
13/03/2023, Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias, Spain.
Bear with me, while I explain how these Scottish truck drivers found themselves delivering equipment to an oil drilling ship here at Las Palmas.
Since the the oil price plunge of 2014-2016 - the biggest drop in oil prices in modern history - primarily caused by an oversupply in the market, most oil majors and prospectors found themselves in an uneconomically viable situation.
Over capacity in oil production and especially in oil exploratory drilling forced many of the mega expensive drilling ships to have their drilling contracts forestalled, or at the end of their existing contracts to find no new work.
These ships were being contracted at wild, but necessary prices of up to $500,000 per day, due to huge mortgages on the ships and their initial building costs.
(I believe the most expensive example's building cost was the Billion dollar plus 'Stena Icemax'. See here: flic.kr/p/RZ5QJr )
So, much oil exploration work was being undertaken on the West African coast, and across the Atlantic, offshore Brazil.
As the drilling ships became unemployed, the necessity of finding a suitable, large, deep-water port to keep them safely moored in, and with a pleasant climate to prevent corrosion and humidity damage, and that is where Las Palmas found itself to be the ideal location, at the 'crossroads' of the Atlantic.
In addition, the port has long established and experienced shipyards with specialist engineers and technicians.
The port quickly found itself in great demand for the laid up ships, and as an economic boost, there were lucrative mooring fees, tug requirements, stores, and large engineering projects to be had.
The drilling ships (& oil rigs) require ongoing maintenance and often, modifications to suit each specific drilling contract, both before and after completion.
The 'northern oil capital of Europe' is Aberdeen in Scotland and thus, specialist knowhow, equipment and hauliers are based there.
The result being a regular stream of heavy duty trucks, not least those of Grampian Continental haulage, picking up and delivering equipment to the ships, from all over Europe.
A former, regular driver, and Las Palmas visitor, for Grampian was Rab Lawrence, a well known contributor to Flickr, and a sometime correspondent of mine, although our paths never directly crossed.
Here are a few of his compatriots waiting to have their truck loads discharged, before having to catch the circa 36 hour ferry back to Huelva, or Cadiz, in southern Spain.
Series of five stills taken from my GoPro which was submerged in my pond. Is it usual for a newt to be so strongly marked? I did wonder about a Great Crested Newt but have no idea. ID please from anyone with the knowhow. I have at least three similarly marked.
Russia has recently joined other BRIC and developed economies in enhancing its investment and trade activities in Africa. The continent is not only an interesting hinterland for emerging market goods and services, but could serve as an important springboard for those firms with global aspirations in the provision of energy, other commodities and manufacturing.
1) What are the primary strategic interests of Russian business and finance in the African markets? Which African countries are best positioned to engage BRIC and developed economies?
2) How can investment in African hydrocarbons, in particular natural gas and LNG, help Russia realize its aspirations for extending its reach in global energy markets?
3) What African sectors are best positioned to benefit from access to BRIC capital, knowhow and markets?
Moderator
* Andrei Sharonov, Managing Director, Troika Dialog Investment Company CJSC
Panelists
* Olusola David-Borha, Deputy CEO, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
* Dr. David Oluseyi Ige, Group General Manager, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
* Boris Ivanov, Director, Gazprom International
* Nand Khemka, Chairman, SUN Group
* Vladimir Kremer, Managing Director, Renova Management AG
* Jean-Jacques Lecat, Head of CMS BFL
* Sergei Oulin, Vice President, Alrosa JSC
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