This talk is based on William Wilshere’s Farm and Gardening Memoranda, spanning the years 1809 to 1824, supplemented by information from his cash books, bills and a journal and planting […]
Temple Dinsley has a long and varied history from the settlement of the Knight’s Templar in the 12th century. It is at present being converted into private flats and dwellings. […]
This stunning five-acre octagonal walled garden at the heart of the Luton Hoo Estate was designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in the late 1760s for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute. […]
Despite being a popular designer in the early 18th century, Bridgeman’s place in garden history and many of his landscapes remained neglected over time. Although not so well-known as his […]
Following a successful Zoom lecture for us during lockdown, we are very pleased that Corinne Price will take us on a guided walk round the Swiss Garden, belonging to the […]
The gardens, which contain several Grade 1 listed features were laid out in the early 17th century as woodland with temples and statues. The patte d’oie, or goose foot design […]
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Hertfordshire Gardens Trust has arranged an exclusive visit to the restored Japanese Garden at Cottered on the 11th October from 2-4pm. This garden was started by the then owner Herbert […]
After a brief introduction to the geology, prehistory and the monastic history of Cassiobury, the talk will focus on the changes through the ownerships of the Morison family, the Commonwealth […]
Kate Harwood will introduce us to a German prince with a passion for gardening and his search for an English heiress Prince Pickle - or Fürst Hermann von Pückler-Muskau to […]
