Petersham Nurseries: London’s Revitalized Queen’s Greenhouse Escape 🌿

Just beyond Zone 3 in Richmond—home to the wild beauty of Richmond Park, the serene riverside, and the Ted Lasso-famed charm—lies Petersham Nurseries, a 20-year-old horticultural wonder that redefines garden elegance. 🌱 Why It’s Special: • No manicured perfection—just rambling, wild greenery on packed-earth paths. • Vintage fans + rustic wooden shades (because London’s "fierce" sun needs gentle handling 😉). • A shop-meets-jungle vibe: Antique furniture, ceramics, and handcrafted treasures tucked among plants. 🍽️ Dining Like Royalty: 📜 £65-95 set menus (2/3/4 courses) of hyper-local, organic magic. Think: unprocessed flavors that taste like the earth wanted them to exist. ☕ Teahouse side-alley: Perfect for post-wander coffees amid potted palms. 📜 History Nugget: Founded in 1997 by Gael & Francesco Boglione, who turned Queen Anne’s old plant nursery into a bohemian paradise. Started as a fundraiser for an India trip (selling quirky furniture amid the foliage)—and the aesthetic stuck! 📍 Practical Magic: 🚂 From central London: 30-min train to Richmond + 10-min taxi/walk. ⏰ Open daily (book lunches ahead!). #PetershamNurseries #GardenGoals #SlowLondon #TedLassoLand #OrganicFeasts