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What you missed at our 2025 Chelsea Flower Show Trip (Carex-plorers speaking) You know that feeling when you hear about a trip and think “I wish I’d been there”? Well, our recent Chelsea travelers have been making all non-ground Carex team members feel exactly that way.  Let’s dive into what you missed at this year’s […]

When you first meet Kim Woods Rabbidge, you notice her enthusiasm and warmth right away. She speaks about gardens not just as places filled with plants, but as living works of art. For Kim, gardens are a reflection of the destination, and she loves helping others discover them.  This November, Kim will lead our brand […]

While the gardens in the U.S. may be tucked in for winter, somewhere else gardeners are deadheading roses and dividing perennials in full sun. And you could be right there with them. When gardening is part of your life, the idea of leaving the garden during the growing months, even for a week, may feel […]

We all know that the Chelsea Flower Show is the holy grail of garden design—a dazzling spectacle of cutting-edge design, rare plants, and enough floral inspiration to make you want to redesign your entire backyard. But here’s the thing no one tells you before you book your flights and snag your tickets: Chelsea can be […]

Picture this: rolling countryside, grand châteaux, a coastline that inspired Monet, and—most importantly—some of the most stunning gardens in France. Normandy’s gardens offer a masterclass in blending formal French design with the relaxed, naturalistic charm of contemporary English gardens. Now, you might think, “Okay, but what does a French château garden have to do with […]

Hello! Your garden-loving pal – Jacqueline from Carex Tours here. I’m still basking in joy thinking about our September garden tour through Normandy! Fourteen Carexplorers spent nine days travelling through the French countryside, visiting private gardens and grand châteaux estates. And I was the lucky one living it through their stories and pictures. Now that […]