This formal bed at Hampton Court in London is framed with an ancient wisteria vine. Mass plantings of different plants are beautiful when done right. Look at the color palette used here. Photos by Doug Oster

The palace at Hampton Court is probably best known as the home of King Henry the VIII and his many wives.

It's expansive and the gardens are spectacular.

There were so many inspirational ideas from the plantings, I don't know where to start.

Check out the photos below to see interesting combinations and uses for the garden.

The most striking bed might have been these lily flowering tulips blooming with forget me nots. This gardener took a chance that both would be in bloom at the same time. It was amazing in person.

Ever see a 200 yard long arbor of golden rain tree? These two women our on the tour too and were trying to get out of the way of the Doug the photographer. We both had a laugh about it as they walked by.

'Queen of the Night' tulips blooming with woodland phlox. This tulip is a favorite in England. I've seen it everywhere from Westminster Abbey to the Chelsea Flower Show.

What palace would be complete without a long bed of perennials, all in bloom together.

White is the new black ... or at least in Ann Taylor's case it is. 

The store debuts today its new limited-edition collection of white summer apparel and rose gold accessories created in collaboration with actress Kate Hudson, a charitable ambassador for the brand. 

The collection channels the chicness and elegance of red carpet fashion and transforms it into looks appropriate for everyday living. Shop the collection in stores or online at www.anntaylor.com.

Check out more looks from the collection below (photos courtesy of Ann Taylor) ...

Yesterday my group headed for the Chelsea Flower Show, but before we went in, the Yinzers posed for a shot with their Terrible Towel!

It's the Steeler's Nation across the pond.

I was spellbound by Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing.' Check out the picture below, I hope I can find seeds for this plant.

Today we're visiting the gardens of Hampton Court.

The airy white flowers of Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' against it's purple stems made my heart flutter.

Playoff Stuff
Penguins - Senators

-Welcome back Jussi Jokinen (above) to the lineup?

-What happened to James Neal's goal scoring ability?

-Or Jarome Iginla's?

-"That is why this is a team sport. If you play golf or tennis, you win it or lose it yourself. In hockey, that’s why you have 20-plus players on the team. Every night, it’s somebody different who makes the difference." - Tomas Vokoun.

-Dan Bylsma speaks:

-Vokoun speaks:

-Sidney Crosby speaks:

-Jussi Jokinen speaks:

-"It is what it is. It's playoff hockey, and one of those things that if he was in that situation I probably wouldn't have shoved him there. The way he plays, he plays a physical game, and I don't expect anything less from him." - Chris Neil on Brooks Orpik's hit which injured Neil in the second overtime of Game 3.

-“They’re the best team in the league and there’s a reason for that. They’re don’t themselves in vulnerable position. People can say [we’re] not playing physical. We’re trying but they’re the best hockey team in the league. That’s because they have the puck on their stick and they don’t put themselves in vulnerable spots. “ - Senators defenseman Marc Methot.

-“I would say we probably exceeded other people’s expectations (for this season), but that shouldn’t satisfy us. You have to keep pushing because you never know." - Senators defenseman Chris Phillips.

-“My Lululemon underwear ad has been cancelled." - Senators forward Colin Greening joking about his facial injuries from Game 3.

Calder Cup Playoffs

-The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins take on the Providence Bruins in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in the Calder Cup playoffs tonight.

-After the Jump: The Bruins take a commanding 3-0 lead on the Rangers and the Sharks even things up with the Kings.