“Munstead Wood and Gertrude Jekyll” Speakers: Jenny Rose Carey, Katherine Mills, and Annabel Watts

Описание: On the cusp of the twentieth century, from a small patch of Surrey, England, a remarkable woman was pioneering a new way of gardening that had a profound influence on American gardens and gardeners in her lifetime and beyond. Munstead Wood in Surrey, England, was the home and garden of the renowned artist, garden designer and writer, Gertrude Jekyll (1843 – 1942). The National Trust, the UK's leading heritage charity, saved Gertrude Jekyll's Munstead Wood from loss. Now they are working to restore and reimagine her garden and her pioneering Arts and Crafts house, a design collaboration between Jekyll and the young Edwin Lutyens, architect of the British Embassy in Washington.

The National Trust is working to preserve Munstead Wood for future generations and give it a bold new future as an international beacon of gardening inspiration. In this presentation, Katherine Mills, General Manager, and Jenny Rose Carey, Munstead Wood advocate, will share exciting updates about this pioneering house and garden. They will also be joined by head gardener Annabel Watts, who has cared for Miss Jekyll’s inspirational garden for over twenty years. Learn why Gertrude Jekyll is still an enduring influence on gardeners and gardens around the world. See stunning images of the property, as it was, and as it is now.

The National Trust is a registered charity, no. 205846; registered office is Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2NA.

If you are interested in making a gift in support of the restoration of Munstead Wood, you may do so through the US affiliate of The National Trust, The Royal Oak Foundation.