Tag Archives: Mark Catesby

The other Chelsea Flower Show…

Posted on 26/05/2018 by The Gardens Trust

As the eyes of high society and the horticultural world turned to Chelsea, the doyenne of all flower shows world-wide, this week I thought it was time to turn my attention towards another even older connection between the plant world … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chelsea, Chelsea Physic Garden, Georg Ehret, Hans Sloane, Mark Catesby, Meissen, Philip Miller, pottery, Wedgwood | 2 Comments

Thomas Fairchild

Posted on 03/06/2017 by The Gardens Trust

Thomas Fairchild was one of the greatest horticulturists of the 18thc. But his contribution was not confined to his own age but extends right up to today. That might sound a bit over the top – and perhaps it is – … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged City Gardener, Gardeners' Company, greenhouse, Mark Catesby, nurseryman, Philip Miller, plant breeding, plant hunters, Richard Bradley, Robert Furber, Society of Gardeners, technology | 5 Comments

The catalogues of Robert Furber

Posted on 23/01/2016 by The Gardens Trust

Growing ornamental plants for sale really only emerged as a trade separate from other forms of commercial gardening towards the end of the 17th. A few of these early nurserymen issued catalogues, but the whole trade moved to a different … Continue reading →