Xylem Excursions

05/22/2026

Do you wonder?

05/21/2026

"It's about us"

05/19/2026

Mt. Cuba, all natives, all the time.

05/19/2026

A wonderful tribute during the current Chelsea flower show to HRH King Charles, an avid gardener. And yes, Xylem will be attending the 2027 Chelsea next May.

"Circa May 2026, at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in the grounds that have hosted the world's greatest flower show every year since May 20, 1913, King Charles III walked into the RHS and The King's Foundation Curious Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and told designer Frances Tophill that it was everything he had hoped it would be, that he wanted to stay longer and see more, and that although he was sad the garden would be dismantled after the show, he was glad it would live on at a college where young people could learn from it. That quiet exchange between a King and a garden designer, spoken in the afternoon light of one of Britain's most beloved annual events, carried the weight of a lifetime of conviction behind it. King Charles has been talking about the relationship between plants, people and the planet since long before it was fashionable: in 1985, when he began converting his Highgrove estate to organic farming methods, he was widely regarded, in his own words, as a complete idiot for wanting to do so. By 1994, Highgrove had achieved full organic status, and the Duchy Organic range it spawned has since donated over thirty million pounds to charitable causes since 2009. The King once described the delphinium with characteristic passion as the flower that, massed in platoons with its impeccable bearing, holds pride of place in his botanical affections, and so it was entirely fitting that The Curious Garden at Chelsea 2026 featured delphiniums grown especially at RHS Wisley, including the rare double rose-bud variety Delphinium Alice Artindale, seldom seen in gardens today. Alan Titchmarsh, who advised on the garden and once described Charles as the best royal gardener in history, captured the spirit of the whole endeavour perfectly: gardeners, he said, are more important today than ever."

05/19/2026

Xylem Excursions was lucky enough to have Bill Thomas, head horticulturalist at Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, PA greet our guests last week! Witty, knowledgeable and ever so humble, his remarks made our exploration of the grounds even more memorable!

05/14/2026

Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware. Absolutely stunning displays of native plants. Wonderful ideas to incorporate in your own garden!

05/14/2026

Xylem tours the Brandywine Valley. Our first stop, Longwood Gardens--inspirational!

05/09/2026

05/06/2026

Come and stay overnight in one of these unique dwellings this October as we tour southern Italy.
The Trulli of Alberobello are a UNESCO World Heritage site in Puglia, Italy, and you can join us solo or with a friend. All the details you need for the entire trip (October 9-22) are right here, message us and let's chat. We have two spots with your name on them!
https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1357725

02/09/2026

It's almost Valentine's Day! What better gift than the gift of travel for your special someone because Xylem has only 2 spots remaining for our trip this October exploring the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy. Can't you just picture yourself there with us???