Just as four decades of rain and muddy conditions have not stopped concertgoers from gathering at the Glastonbury Festival, gardeners do not give up due to weather. The solution for both? Waterproof Wellington boots. Wellies now come in many colors and patterns. Mine are white with a black line-drawing pattern of flowers. They’re cool, but I aspire to Candy Girl Wedge Wellies, which are totally “next-level”.
Showers An unnamed Primula at Annie’s Annuals. At her previous home, (far right) garden designer Lisette Pleasance had the perfect opportunity to show off her favorite look of clipped foliage with a pop of floral color.
Photographs top: The Guardian; Above: Susan Cohan; Right: Clive Nichols
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LEAF MAGAZINE
spring 2012