Sofias Country Gardens
Dylan Lewis sculpture garden
I think Dylan Lewis sculpture garden in South Africa is one of my favourite gardens in the whole world. This is saying a lot, considering...
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Sofias Country Gardens
Mar 82 min read
Spring bulbs at West Dean
This time last year I was lucky enough to get away to West Dean College, UK, for a weekend to re-charge my batteries and enjoy the early...
Sofias Country Gardens
May 21, 20233 min read
Wonderful visitors
Back in February I got an email from Leonie Norrington who asked to come visit my garden when she was in Finland in the beginning of May....
Sofias Country Gardens
Mar 9, 20233 min read
A little get away
As I have said this winter was tough, and so it was with a special kind of joy that I took a little holiday to West Dean College in...
Sofias Country Gardens
Apr 5, 20223 min read
The Garden at Viskans
The most wonderful thing about having a garden blog and Instagram account is the people I connect with through it. In the long winter...
Sofias Country Gardens
Feb 27, 20222 min read
Tjolöholm Castle and gardens
Who would have thought that on the west coast of Sweden you would find an English castle in Tudor style with a gorgeous Arts and Crafts...
Sofias Country Gardens
Feb 3, 20223 min read
Gunnebo Palace and Gardens
If you happen to be visiting Göteborg on the west coast of Sweden, you will find there are some lovely gardens near by that are...
Sofias Country Gardens
Nov 21, 20213 min read
El Drago Milenario
I love travel. I mean who doesn't? But more than anything I love travel that includes visiting gardens. I find seeing other gardens...
Sofias Country Gardens
May 9, 20212 min read
Castle of Mey
Two years ago I was travelling around Scotland with my friend Maria and by chance we happened upon Castle May. We were doing the Scotland...
Sofias Country Gardens
Apr 11, 20212 min read
Lillevis spring garden
Last year my friend Malin Tverin finished her doctoral studies (PhD in Biology) and celebrated with an outdoor party for her closest...
Sofias Country Gardens
Mar 27, 20213 min read
Bruuns Have - inspiration from a decorated garden
In the autumn of 2019 I had the pleasure of visiting Bruuns Have in Denmark. Bruuns have is wonderful large garden in Skive in Denmark....
Sofias Country Gardens
Mar 14, 20213 min read
Long lost journeys
In 2019 I spent a few weeks travelling around England to meet up with friends and attend a photography workshop by Jacqui Hurst. It...
Sofias Country Gardens
Feb 27, 20213 min read
10 ideas for seating areas
At this time of year, when the light returns, I start dreaming about summer. I imagine long days spent leisurely enjoying the garden,...
Sofias Country Gardens
Feb 14, 20213 min read
Blenheim palace gardens
I miss travelling. Who doesn't? So I resort to looking at pictures from better times, when visiting other countries was possible, and in...
Sofias Country Gardens
Feb 21, 20203 min read
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
In the outskirts of Miami, USA, hidden from view by a native subtropical forrest, lies a gem of a garden next to a beautiful early 20th...
Sofias Country Gardens
Feb 5, 20202 min read
Ginkaku-ji temple in Kyoto
In the beginning of October I hade the pleasure of visiting Ginkaku-ji or Temple of the Silver Pavillion (also known as Jisho-Ji or...
Sofias Country Gardens
Jan 18, 20202 min read
Mrs Pedersens Garden
Mrs Pedersens garden and café in Vemb, Denmark, is a two acer garden filled with plants and beautiful still life arrangements set deep in...
Sofias Country Gardens
Nov 1, 20192 min read
Have ved Hegnet - the Garden by the Fence
This autumn I had the joy of visiting Inger Skoudal and Jørn Møller Jensens beautiful little gem of a garden Haven ved Hegnet (the Garden...
Sofias Country Gardens
Oct 18, 20193 min read
Peder Lamms garden
Last summer I had the joy of visiting antique expert Peder Lamm and his wife Charlotta who live in a beautiful 18th century vicarage in...
Sofias Country Gardens
Jun 7, 20193 min read
Amsterdam Garden Open Days
Each year Amsterdam hosts a wonderful festival for garden lovers, when during the third weekend of June the city opens up some 30 city...
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