Every month we feature two blogs written by volunteers, one describes an object in the Palace and one a plant from the Garden. It is a great way for us all to learn more about the Palace, if you would like to contribute there is no set format so please do send us your ideas!
The gardens are looking fabulous at this time of year so it's hard to single out one plant, but for me the most striking plants are the Gladioli. They are rather majestic looking with great structure and in the Walled Garden they are interplanted with a variety of other plants that complement their colours and shape.
I particularly like this combination of lime green Gladioli alongside the purple and orange of the companion flowers.
Gladioli have been rather out of fashion but I think they are beautiful flower that bring a bit of drama to the Palace Garden during July. Catch them while you can as they don't last all summer.
Cathy Wogan, Garden Volunteer
Please send your ideas for Object / Specimen of the Month blogs to rachel.bray@fulhampalace.org. If you would like some help, let us know.