Garden History: Through the Eyes of the Designer

Have you ever wondered why gardens look the way they do, or how the landscapes we admire today came into being?In this fascinating talk, Adrian Miles explores the vision, creativity and influences of some of Britain’s most significant garden designers. Designed to enrich your enjoyment of future garden visits, the talk also encourages participants to reflect on how landscapes evolve.Suitable for 16+.Donations will be divided between Newburgh Memorial Garden and Auchterarder Library.Featured Gardens
Claremont Landscape GardenExplore the work of three influential designers whose ideas were layered over time. From a departure from formal design to suggestions of Arcadia and the practical needs of a working estate, Claremont illustrates the development of Landscape.Painshill ParkDiscover a world of plant hunters, eccentricities, carefully framed views and even a resident hermit. Painshill is one of the finest surviving examples of the eighteenth-century landscape garden.Godinton HouseA striking return to formality and Italian-inspired design, demonstrating how some designers chose to challenge prevailing trends rather than follow them.Sissinghurst Castle GardenLearn about the introverted “garden rooms” and explore why style has such strong appeal in modern times.Denmans GardenExamine the innovative concept of the “Room Outside” and how this pioneering approach has influenced modern garden design and transformed the way we use outdoor spaces.A Scottish PerspectiveGardens in Scotland are highlighted throughout the talk, and participants can test their knowledge with an engaging garden-themed quiz woven into the session. This talk offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking journey through garden history and the people who shaped it.