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How Orchids became a Librarian’s Nightmare

Posted on 16/02/2019 by The Gardens Trust

It maybe a strange title but this is really the story of a rich young man and his passion for plants or rather one particular kind of plant. James Bateman was the grandson and son of rich industrialists who had … Continue reading →

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Arthur Hellyer: the greatest garden writer of his generation?

Posted on 02/06/2018 by The Gardens Trust

When I was growing up, and it was the same for my parents’ and even grandparents’ generations, one of the great names in the gardening world was that of Arthur Hellyer, whose books were on every amateur gardeners shelves and … Continue reading →