A big treat arrived for us today – Carolyn’s book, Adventures in Eden.
Which has Veddw in, amongst many other fascinating gardens from around Europe. So you can plan your post Covid tours with her help.
And (I hope – stop squinting at that page there…) you can only read the text by buying your own copy.
We are delighted to have been deemed worth of inclusion. And it arrived on our significant date (when I chose him..) anniversary = 39 brilliant years! Thanks, Charles. Xxxxxx
“The question to ask is, âwhat is here that is true, that is underneath the superficial things? What is here that matters?”
Autobiography of a Garden is about the garden making, Patâs life, the history of the land, the ideas, the art, the plants and the devouring deer.
But to dream, and perhaps more importantly, to innovate, we should inspire ourselves globally:
“Have issue. You were so adamant that you wouldnât go to Chelsea again. Discuss, pleaseâ.
. And now, knowing we wonât live forever, weâre thinking about what will happen to the house and garden when we die.
The garden is actually interestingly old fashioned. It’s not just the bedding but the relentless inclusion of every garden clichĂ©, however brilliantly executed.
I don’t imagine you expected the world of horticulture and gardens to escape the decolonising agenda. But if you have concerns …
“Maintaining tradition is only really helpful when the result is positive…”
I hope you know that I couldn’t have done the book without including your garden! It was one of the first gardens I saw in the UK where I knew I was confronting ideas I’d never seen before in a garden so it was entirely my pleasure. Thank you both for your help. And congratulations on 39 years! Amazing.
Thank you, Carolyn, that’s so good to hear – and you’ll be pleased to know this post sold a copy! Xxx
The book looks good — but the photo of you and Charles looks amazing.
So long ago!!!
Congratulations Charles! You are clearly a far more resilient individual that I’d thought. Surviving 39 years of Anne! People get knighthoods for less. đ€
Huh.
Looking forward to purchasing Carolynâs book. And it would be even better if Patterson Webster would lead a European garden adventure in the future…
Wouldn’t it just!
Thank you for such a generous comment, Jeanette. How I wish I could lead a tour through European gardens. Few things would give me more pleasure.
Thanks Carolyn, looks like an awesome read!