Earthly delights

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The village of Courson, southwest of Paris, France, draws 22,000 visitors and 200 exhibitors as it celebrates Journees des Plantes held at Chateau de Courson. Courson's farmland setting and Anglophile gardens serve as perfect location for the biannual event which showcases French expertise in gardening.

France, Exhibitions, Flowers, Flower shows

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Gracious living

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Winterthur, the ancestral house of the du Pont family, was transformed into a showcase of American decorative arts by Henry Francis, the last du Pont to own the house privately. Its 175 period rooms house Henry Francis' extensive collections consisting of about 89,000 pieces.

Appreciation, Collections and collecting, Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. Gardens, Du Pont, Henry Francis

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London in full bloom

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The Chelsea Flower Show is an annual tradition in Chelsea, England, which dates back to 1827. The event usually revolves around a central theme. The flower show sets the standard for other shows.

Evaluation, Description and travel, Kensington and Chelsea, England, Chelsea Flower Show

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