How to Lay Out a Garden: the Legacy of Edward Kemp (1817 -1891)
Edward Kemp was one of the most prolific and influential landscape designers of the Victorian era.
Category: Parks and Gardens
Early Colour Images of the English Garden
These amazing English homes and gardens represent or have witnessed some of the most important historic events.
9 Remarkable Survivals from the Festival of Britain
The Festival of Britain showcased science, technology, architecture and the arts in venues across the country. Much was dismantled at the end – but there are some remarkable remnants.
Allotmentitis: How Britain Dug for Victory
Allotmentswere born out of a national drive for self-sufficiency. Here we take a look at the history of allotments and their significance to our historic landscape.
Not Just Green Spaces: 5 Buildings Designed by Capability Brown
Capability Brown also designed buildings and monuments. Surviving examples are rare and often protected by listing.
A Brief Introduction to Garden and Park Structures
Discover the grand structures and decorative features that appear in our parks and gardens
5 Plants the Romans Gave Us
Some of our most familiar plants and weeds were introduced when Britain became part of the Roman Empire.
5 Reasons Why Russell Page Was One Of The Greatest Landscape Designers
Russell Page was an authority on garden design and one of the greatest landscape designers of the modern period. He createdContinue Reading
6 Things You Should Know About Landscape Gardener William Shenstone
Find out how landscape gardener William Shenstone changed the way we experience parks and gardens
How do you protect a historic garden?
Patience Trevor is a former Senior Designation Adviser and reflects on her time setting up the first Register of ParksContinue Reading