Lessons
Miss Jekyll is the first woman gardener of the four we will study. Her wonderful style and new philosophies towards garden creation began in the...
GERTRUDE JEKYLL
EARLY LIFE
MUNSTEAD HOUSE
MUNSTEAD WOOD
MISS JEKYLL'S WRITINGS
Lesson 2: VITA SACKVILLE-WEST, her beautiful garden and infamous life
We will discuss Vita Sackville-West's dream garden, "SissingHurst Castle" which is the most visited garden in all of England, and Vita...
Vita Sackville-West
MARRIAGE
GARDEN WRITINGS
Lesson 3: Gardens of the New Worlds, America and Australia
In the 19th Century, American and Australian gardeners and designers were influenced by English gardeners and gardens. The wealthy travelled to...
Garden History in the New Countries
TURN OF THE CENTURY
THE FUTURE
Lesson 4: LESTER ROWNTREE, American Pioneer
Lester Rowntree is important not only for the delightful gardens she created but for her passion for using Californian plants, many of which are in...
EARLY LIFE
CONSERVATIONIST
OTHER GARDENERS' REACTIONS
Lesson 5: EDNA WALLING, Australian Horticulturist
Edna Walling was born in England in 1896, and is quoted as saying "My father thought I would be a boy and he went right ahead with his preconceived...
EDNA WALLING
GARDEN DESIGN
QUOTES
Lesson 6: The Final Verdict and Elizabeth von Arnim
During this final class we will sum up the importance of the women gardeners from the 19th century into our times. Through their written literature...
Elizabeth von Arnim and Summing Up
MARRIAGE
THE SUMMARY
