Sheppard’s Bush is the name some of us here give to the Bosco della Ragnaia, which has been husbanded by the American Sheppard Craige for many years now. He’s extending it into virgin grassland now, and the vision it takes to create such a magical place, which won’t mature till long after you’re dead, is impressive. He’s a puckish sort who despairs when asked what it all means. There’s a stylish website that tries to put words to the experience, complete with some lovely photographs, but if I were Sheppard I’d just let the woods speak for themselves.