An Insider's Garden Tour of London

The birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a day-trip destination outside of London featuring sumptuous gardens and parklands.

The grand 18th century Baroque-style manner house Blenheim Palace features more than 2,000 acres of parks and gardens designed by one of England's most revered landscape architects, "Capability Brown" in the 1760s.

In contrast to the manicured formal gardens at Blenheim, the Secret Garden features an informal ambiance of winding paths and bridges. As an added benefit for gardeners, the Secret Garden features plant labels for easy identification of its treasures.

A magical growing space close to London, this haute nursery features a variety of plants and chic garden accessories, but also a food-forward restaurant where the area aristocrats come to sup (call ahead to reserve a table). Perpetually listed on every hipster London's favorite finds list, Petersham is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth seeking out.