Why you too should join an organised garden tour (5 reasons)

Who are those garden lovers who get on the bus for an organized garden tour? Well, that could be you too! The nice thing about a garden tour is that you not only visit a beautiful garden where you get plenty of ideas, but you are also completely unburdened and you are in the company of gardeners who get just as excited about a border in bloom as they do about a cup of tea in the sun. We give you 5 good reasons to come along too.

Anyone who has ever been on a trip with a group of garden enthusiasts knows this: you can stop endlessly at a rare iris, take photos of every corner of a prairie garden or talk about compost as if it were wine. Everything is allowed, nothing is crazy. The shared interest makes traveling not only relaxing, but also surprisingly pleasant.

The best part of a garden tour is probably the people you meet and with whom you share a love of green! The conversations on the bus, exchanging tips, standing in amazement together at an old fig tree or a tightly trimmed box hedge – that creates a bond!

A well-organized garden tour often opens doors that would otherwise remain closed. Think of private gardens where the proud owner himself shows around, or conversations with passionate growers who have been taking care of their plant family for generations. These encounters give your visit an extra layer: you learn the stories behind the hedge.

Not everyone wants to go away for a week or take a long bus trip right away – and that is not necessary. Kupers Tuinreizen offers a suitable trip for every level and every wish. There are also accessible garden trips close to home, such as day trips and short multi-day trips within the Netherlands or to Belgium. Think of a relaxing visit to the gardens in green Wallonia or a surprising route along hidden gems in South Limburg. Ideal for those who want to get acquainted with garden trips, or just want to stay close by.

If you want to go a little further, but still don't want to travel too long, choose a four-day trip to England, for example to Sussex and Kent - the cradle of English garden culture. This region is bursting with classic cottage gardens, perfectly maintained borders and historic estates with impressive gardens, such as Sissinghurst Castle or Great Dixter. And all that in a manageable, well-organized trip. For real enthusiasts, there are more extensive garden trips to regions where garden culture is in their DNA. Think of lush Devon and Cornwall, where subtropical gardens flourish thanks to the mild climate.

Or go on a garden trip to the Dordogne, where you will marvel at formal French gardens and romantic castles. North Wales also offers beautiful gardens, the region is very similar to Scotland in terms of landscape but is a bit easier to travel because the distance is shorter. These trips are more intensive, but also particularly enriching for those who want to experience gardening in the broadest sense of the word. The romantic landscapes are an important frame for the gardens you visit: you will take the most beautiful photos and memories there!

What do all these garden tours have in common? They are fully catered. No hassle with routes, entrance tickets or finding hotels – all you have to do is get on and enjoy. Everything is taken care of: from comfortable coach and overnight stays to interesting guides and pleasant stops. This leaves your hands free for notebooks, cameras and garden talk. Some travellers come alone and find like-minded people, others go on a trip with a garden buddy. Either way: you will return home with a head full of inspiration and a heart full of green!

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