Tag Archives: walled garden

Gibside

Posted on 10/09/2022 by The Gardens Trust

I wonder what George would have made of the children picnicking or playing football on his lawn? He’d probably be more concerned that both his house and orangery lie in ruins and wonder how his wonderful estate came to such … Continue reading →

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Holkham continued…

Posted on 10/07/2021 by The Gardens Trust

We left the story of Holkham last week in the middle of all the activity that was taking place at the end of the 18thc under the aegis of Thomas Coke, the reforming MP and agricultural improver. He continued … Continue reading →

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Scotney

Posted on 19/06/2021 by The Gardens Trust

I’m sure, like me, you’ve often coveted a garden that you’ve visited. Maybe it’s a grand estate with sweeping vistas, or a beautiful garden building that takes your eye or perhaps somewhere that has wonderful planting. What wouldn’t we … Continue reading →

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Audley End’s Walled Kitchen Garden

Posted on 01/05/2021 by The Gardens Trust

Another lockdown escape last week took me to Audley End, near Saffron Walden in Essex. Although the mansion itself is still closed because of Covid restrictions the extensive grounds which were completely redesigned by Capability Brown in the mid 18thc, were open. … Continue reading →

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Ickworth

Posted on 27/10/2018 by The Gardens Trust

I was lecturing in Suffolk recently and took the opportunity to call in at Ickworth, for the first time in many years. What a revelation that was. Not the grand rotunda of the house, splendid on the outside but rather … Continue reading →