So why do we have so many ugly gardens?
by Anne Wareham.
“This bed appears to have no purpose other than to contain the multitude of random materials….” – Jenny Woods
Are Garden Photographs Art? by Charles Hawes
by Charles Hawes.
“I wonder what Martin Parr would come up with if he were to photograph gardens. Whatever it would be, you can bet your life he would not produce work that would sit comfortably in the pages of contemporary garden magazines.”
Little Sparta by Tim Richardson
by Tim Richardson.
“….we are reminded of Finlay’s dictum: “Embark on a garden with a vision but never with a plan….”
Alison Brooks on The Maggie Centre
Alison Brooks, Chair of the RIBA judging panel on The Maggie Centre, Charing Cross, London.
Sara Maitland on Reviews of Dan Pearson’s garden at The Maggie Centre
Sara Maitland discusses the comments on Bridget Rosewell’s review of Dan Pearsons’ garden at The Maggie Centre, Charing Cross, London.
Kim Wilkie on The Maggie Centre
Kim Wilkie comments on Bridget Rosewell’s review of Dan Pearson’s garden at The Maggie Centre, Charing Cross, London.
Joan Edlis on The Maggie Centre
Joan Edlis comments on Bridget Rosewell’s review of Dan Pearson’s garden at The Maggie Centre, Charing Cross, London.
Victoria Summerley on The Maggie Centre
Victoria Summerley comments on Bridget Rosewell’s review of Dan Pearson garden at The Maggie Centre, Charing Cross, London.
Should we trust anyone’s opinion on a garden except our own?
by Tim Richardson.
“Beth Chatto’s garden was never going to be ‘my thing’, exactly, but I found it all rather underwhelming….”
The Battery Bosque: prairie as metaphor by James Golden
“What better designer than Piet Oudolf, who works in a vocabulary of plant materials characterized by sturdy geometric form, durable structure, and the ability to provide visual appeal even through winter weather?”
Considerations for garden visitors by Anne Wareham
by Anne Wareham.
“Try some adjectives: – risk taking, banal, complacent, incomprehensible, exciting, disturbing? – to help you focus on just what you feel about it.”
With responses from Mike Gerrard, Antony Woodward, Tim Richardson, Jenny Woods, Clive Nichols, Chris Young, Yue Zhuang and Rebecca Wells.
Coombe House, Devon reviewed by Stephen Anderton
Reflections on a visit to Plaz Metaxu (Coombe house) by Stephen Anderton.
“It is possible for an overpowering intellectual agenda for a garden to be the excuse for unconscious flights of great ugliness…”
Jane Stevens on “Gender and the Garden World” by Anne Wareham
Jane Stevens comments on Anne Wareham’s article on gender and the garden world.
Sally Gregson on “Girly Gardens – or not?”
“I read the ongoing debate about ‘flowers’ versus ‘design’ among garden designers and commentators with a knowing smile. I remember the self-same discussion when I entered horticulture 25 years ago.”
Amanda Patton on “Gender and the Garden World” by Anne Wareham
Amanda Patton comments on Anne Wareham’s article on gender and the garden world.
