Great Dixter - Past, Present and Future by Fergus Garret
Fergus Garret - Great Dixter - Past, Present and future
Saturday, August 5th 2023, 3 p.m., €19.50 per ticket
Huntington Castle and Gardens, Clonegal, Co. Carlow Y21 K237
Fergus, chosen by Gardens Illustrated as one of the 30 most influential living garden designers and horticultural educators in Britain, talks about the history of Great Dixter, the 15th century manor house and its restoration by the famous arts and crafts architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. In a wide ranging talk, he explores the influence of Nathaniel Lloyd on its infrastructure and design. His wife Daisy Lloyd, on the garden, which she softened with her semi-naturalistic style and their son, Christopher, who became one of the world's greatest gardeners and garden writers.
The design of the borders, the planting style, meadow gardening and the importance of a biodiverse garden will be discussed, including the experimental and creative aspects of each. Fergus also discusses the way forward for a sensitive historic garden and estate such as Great Dixter and with reference to the setting up of The Great Dixter Charitable Trust to protect the legacy of the Lloyd family.
Fergus will shares his memories of Christopher (Christo) Lloyd, their relationship, the way they worked together to develop Dixter, how they challenged and experimented with garden design, made decisions, and took the garden to another level.
Ticket includes admission to Huntington Castle Gardens.
House tours available 2 - 5 p.m. with last tour at 5 p.m. Adults: €12.95, child u12 €6.00, Concessions €11, infant free, Family (2 adults & 2 children) €30. To book a house tour in advance visit Huntington Castle or book at the tea room upon arrival.
Tea room serving delicious cakes, speciality teas and coffees available.
To get the full Huntington experience book a break in one of their beautiful castle rooms or luxury self-catering estate cottages. To book visit Huntington Castle
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Fergus Garret - Great Dixter - Past, Present and future
Saturday, August 5th 2023, 3 p.m., €19.50 per ticket
Huntington Castle and Gardens, Clonegal, Co. Carlow Y21 K237
Fergus, chosen by Gardens Illustrated as one of the 30 most influential living garden designers and horticultural educators in Britain, talks about the history of Great Dixter, the 15th century manor house and its restoration by the famous arts and crafts architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. In a wide ranging talk, he explores the influence of Nathaniel Lloyd on its infrastructure and design. His wife Daisy Lloyd, on the garden, which she softened with her semi-naturalistic style and their son, Christopher, who became one of the world's greatest gardeners and garden writers.
The design of the borders, the planting style, meadow gardening and the importance of a biodiverse garden will be discussed, including the experimental and creative aspects of each. Fergus also discusses the way forward for a sensitive historic garden and estate such as Great Dixter and with reference to the setting up of The Great Dixter Charitable Trust to protect the legacy of the Lloyd family.
Fergus will shares his memories of Christopher (Christo) Lloyd, their relationship, the way they worked together to develop Dixter, how they challenged and experimented with garden design, made decisions, and took the garden to another level.
Ticket includes admission to Huntington Castle Gardens.
House tours available 2 - 5 p.m. with last tour at 5 p.m. Adults: €12.95, child u12 €6.00, Concessions €11, infant free, Family (2 adults & 2 children) €30. To book a house tour in advance visit Huntington Castle or book at the tea room upon arrival.
Tea room serving delicious cakes, speciality teas and coffees available.
To get the full Huntington experience book a break in one of their beautiful castle rooms or luxury self-catering estate cottages. To book visit Huntington Castle
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