Sterling Tours Ltd Garden Tours

10/21/2026

🌿 Why are there grassy mounds in the Oudolf Garden? ⁠
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With just a little more than one month to go until the unveiling of the Oudolf Garden, the transformation is well underway. The plants are filling in, the historic Rose Arbors have been restored, the benches are in place, and the central mounds have been covered in fresh sod. ⁠
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But why lawn? ⁠
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Landscape Curator Peter Slothower takes us behind the design of these unexpected grassy domes and explains how they will create places for visitors to pause, take in the surrounding meadow, and give the eye a moment of rest amidst the garden’s abundance of flowers and grasses. ⁠
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🌱 Read Peter’s latest blog to discover the thinking behind the garden’s design and get a glimpse of what awaits when the Oudolf Garden opens October 17! Click the link in bio now.

Piet Oudolf

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10/21/2026

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Another beautiful group tour designed for Pacific Horticulture by Sterling Tours Ltd. We would like to thank the local suppliers, private inclusions, guides, drivers and hotels for all of their consistent excellence in hospitality throughout this 16 day tour for our wonderful guests. We won’t say it ran seamlessly with one guest getting injured and final days ending with several ill - however, each morning our valued members met on time, were smiling, happily getting on with one another and eager to explore. We feel we had yet another incredible group to lead! How lucky are we?! One of our treasured guests mentioned to Sterling the final morning of the tour (she was on the pre tour to Bled as well) her words - “Was the tour long, yes, would I change anything, no!” - That was music to our ears 💝 We created some new Dalmatian Coast experts on this trip that’s for sure! From Lake Bled with 9 on pre tour to collecting the other 10 in Ljubljana, and onto Trieste, Opatija, Brijuni NP, Hum, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes NP, Split, Hvar, Ston, Trsteno, Dubrovnik (and some also toured Rovinj and P**a on a pre pre tour). A great success 🥰 and so grateful 😊

10/04/2026

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09/23/2026

Happy Fall Everyone, its a busy time putting your gardens to bed soon or plant, plant, planting for all the rain predictions coming your way! We are happy to announce that France has been reduced in cost! We hope to hear from any of you still wishing to sign up. There are still several spots left to join Amy on the extention in Belle-Île too. https://conta.cc/3SYl5Q8

Email from Sterling Tours Ltd Explore Brittany's Gardens! Updated Pricing Awaits Your Discovery.   JUNE 21–29, 2027 Brittany, France     Pacific Horticulture Presents Brittany Garden Tour Join Pacific

08/25/2026

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Email from Sterling Tours Ltd Looking Ahead — Upcoming 2027 Tours   A New Season of Gardens & Extraordinary Places There is something wonderful about looking ahead to a new season of travel—especially

08/20/2026

It is always a great idea to join the interest list as you will receive the itinerary and registration prior to its public release. Next years line up is huge! From Domestic to International, we are working with numerous associations, destinations, suppliers and horticulturists to give your travel bug a fix! We look forward to seeing you next year on one of the many tours!

08/19/2026

Time to save your spot! This tour is so special, not just because of the gardeners (because they are so incredible truly, and inspiring) but because of all the unique experiences included in it. While escorted through the program with a whimsical, charasmatic, plant enthusiastic garden photographer (Doreen Wynja). Pacific Horticulture should have this up on their main site soon - but it has been sent out to members in their newsletter this week. Sterling is happy to facilitate and introduce you to these creative gardeners. Keeping this community growing and connecting you all is our greatest reward in running these tours. Contact us today to sign up or simply follow the links the brochure.

Oregon: Creative Gardens Tour Oregon: Creative Gardens Tour June 14 – 21, 2027 Experience the natural splendor and artistic design of Oregon’s finest gardens. Partnering…

08/14/2026

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07/18/2026

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07/02/2026

From East Coast to West Coast—and next stop, Europe! 🌿✨

What a whirlwind! We are back and bursting with gratitude after three incredible weeks of East Coast to West Coast tours and pre-tours. Seeing this community of plant lovers come together, share inspiration, and connect with locals and artisans has been absolutely nourishing for the soul. Gardeners are true creatives, and watching you weave these connections is the ultimate reward.

🍁 OCTOBER 2026 Spotlight: Slovenia & Croatia
We still have a few spaces left for our upcoming Fall tour! Sterling Tours has specialized in Croatia for over three decades, and it is our absolute honor to host Pacific Horticulture members. We’ve designed a highly curated itinerary to introduce you to our favorite arborists, specialized guides, boutique hotels, national parks, and stunning islands. Autumn is a magical time to visit—we’d love for you to join us!

🚀 Sneak Peek at Spring/ Summer 2027 Tours:
Get ready, because next year we are heading to Portland, France, and Seattle & the surrounding islands. The gardens and visionaries lined up for these are out-of-this world unique.

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Happy Summer, everyone! ☀️
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