Zoom Talk on Monday 16th of September at 19.30pm
Tom Coward, head gardener at Gravetye Manor
“Gardening at Gravetye Manor, William Robinson’s Historic Garden”
In this talk head gardener Tom Coward will introduce the charismatic Victorian William Robinson and discuss his life and impact on gardening. He will also share with us his experience in renovating his garden at Gravetye and its continued development.
Tom Coward started his career on the Isle of Wight where he worked in several gardens and a Fruit Nursery. He went on to work and study at Wisley, Pershore College and Kew. He has travelled widely including time spent working in the nursery industry in Oregon and vegetable growing for a hotel in New Zealand. In his previous Job he was assistant Gardener to Fergus Garret at Great Dixter, an experience which had a profound influence on his gardening. From 2010 he has managed the gardens at Gravetye Manor and overseen its restoration and development
This talk is free and open to all IGPS members. The link for the talk will be sent to all members via email.
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