Posts Tagged ‘Gravetye Manor.’
Celebrating Irish Gardener William Robinson: Originator of the Herbaceous Border, Advocate for the Wild Garden – but not a Fan of Greenhouses
“One cold night, the fires for keeping the greenhouses warm failed. Whatever the particulars, whether he argued with his boss, forgot to tend the fire, or acted in revenge, the result was that the tender plants in the greenhouse died.” July 15, 1838 On this day, we celebrate the birthday of William Robinson, the originator…
Read MoreWilliam Robinson: The Fiery Revolutionary Who Invented the Wild Garden
Relaxing Landscapes It’s the birthday of the Irish practical gardener and journalist, the passionate William Robinson. A horticultural powerhouse, Robinson helped change the English landscape from formal to much more relaxed and attainable for the masses. Robinson wrote, “The Medici Gardens in Rome, [offers] clipped walls of green, formal walks, numerous statues, and the ever-present…
Read MoreCelebrating William Robinson – Originator of the Herbaceous Border and Advocate for the Wild Garden – But Not a Fan of Greenhouses
“One cold night, the fires for keeping the greenhouses warm failed. Whatever the particulars, whether he argued with his boss, forgot to tend the fire, or acted in revenge, the result was that the tender plants in the greenhouse died.” July 15, 1838 On this day, we celebrate the birthday of William Robinson, the originator…
Read MoreWilliam Robinson: The Revolutionary Who Liberated Our Gardens
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 15, 1838 Dear readers, today we celebrate the birth of none other than William Robinson, that revolutionary figure who dared to liberate our gardens from the tyrannical regime of formal landscaping! Born…
Read MoreCarol Klein Unveils Garden Treasures: Gravetye Manor’s Wild Beauty Beckons
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. June 18, 2019 Oh, my dear gardening enthusiasts! What a delightful piece of news I must share with you today. Our beloved Carol Klein—that paragon of horticultural wisdom—has graced our television screens with…
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