The Gardens Trust Events
Intro to Garden History course and Winter Lectures take centre stage
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The sell-out Introduction to Garden History course which we ran at the Garden
Museum earlier this autumn is back by popular demand. The course, aimed at those new to garden history, covers the periods from medieval to 21st century gardens. This time we're running it over three Sundays - ideal for those who have other commitments during the week. It's likely to be very popular so book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
New Year, New Lectures! Now only weeks away, our popular London Lecture series kicks off in January with "Herbariums and Garden History: the Fulham Palace Experience". Discover how research revealed overlooked plants that helped the Fulham Palace Trust re-envisage this garden during its recent restoration. Book online for this lecture or save and book the whole series.
Following on from this, Dr David Marsh will be looking at the little known Nicholas Leate, a Jacobean flower merchant who was "a lover of all faire flowers". His story serves as a good example of how garden history fits into the wider social and cultural context - you can get your tickets here.
Read the exciting news about the GT annual conference further below. See more details of the lecture series and other events by clicking the button below.
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And now for something completely different
The Gardens Trust Annual Conference and AGM 2020
In 2020 we are taking the GT conference to the Yorkshire Dales - centring on Wensleydale and the picturesque Georgian town of Richmond. We are delighted to have the local knowledge and help of the Yorkshire Gardens Trust, particularly Val Hepworth, in both planning and guiding us over the weekend.
The Conference programme will run from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2020 with the AGM and New Research symposium held on Saturday 5th. Booking is due to open on Friday 15th February 2020, when the full programme will be available. See more on our website and keep an eye on our events page to snap up your tickets before they go.
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Member news: Call for new board members
The Gardens Trust is looking for new volunteer Board members to help develop and deliver its ambitious plans for its work protecting and conserving historic designed landscapes. Potential Board members may have a range of skills and interests, including: landscape conservation and planning; event and lecture organisation; marketing, communications and public relations; IT and web management; education; audience development; fund raising and grant applications; and finance. If you are interested in this role, please see further details about the Trust and how to apply.
As 2019 draws to a close we can't thank you enough for all the help you have given us over the year. As the only UK national charity dedicated to protecting and conserving our heritage of designed landscapes, we really do rely on our supporters and volunteers. Please take some time to browse our website. We hope it will inspire in you a New Year's resolution to get involved in more ways than ever before!
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County Garden Trust News and Events
An exciting opportunity in London and a new book from Hereford & Worcester GT
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London Parks and Gardens Trust (LPGT), the County Gardens Trust for London, was founded in 1994, has about 500 members and organises a programme of walks, lectures, research and other events related to historic and other landscapes in London. They are pleased to announce a new position for 2020 and are now recruiting for a Planning and Conservation Project Officer. To read more about what's involved and see if you have the skills and expeience for this role then head to their website.
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A Survey of Historic Parks & Gardens in Worcestershire
Hereford and Worcester Gardens Trust have just published a new edition of Richard Lockett's Survey, pictured above. Written by Richard Lockett and edited and compiled by Jane Patton, it is an important reference work for historians, owners, planning and conservation officers, indeed anyone interested in the many historic parks and gardens in Worcestershire. To read more details or order your copy, head to our CGT Publications page.
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Give a GT membership this Christmas
Stuck for those last minute present ideas? Have you thought about giving someone the gift of Gardens Trust membership? As well as giving all our member benefits, you will be helping to save our garden and landscape heritage. Find out about joining on our website - and remember County GT members enjoy a special reduced rate.
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Campaign
The Government are looking to allocate grants of up to £15,000 for new pocket parks and £25,000 for renovation of existing parks. The scheme is titled “Pocket Parks: helping communities transform unloved, neglected or derelict areas into new green spaces”. Full details of how you can help or submit an application here.
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Conserve
We are delighted to announce a unique new online conservation course. Conservation of Historic Gardens will be delivered by tutor Dr Audrey Gerber through Learning with Experts and GT Members get a discount. Audrey is a professional researcher specialising in garden conservation and is also a member of Avon Gardens Trust, volunteering in their planning team. Read more about the course here.
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Research
Hampshire Gardens Trust have released their new book "Humphry Repton at Herriard Park - Improving the premises". Garden historians will enjoy the research and letters which throw light on Repton’s relationship with his client. Plant enthusiasts will also be interested in the analysis of the huge variety which thrived on the estate. More info, reviews and order forms can be found online.
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How English is the English Garden?
Call for Papers
English Heritage are hosting a conference at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire in June 2020 and are welcoming proposals for 20 minute papers. The concept of the English garden often brings to mind images of rambling roses roaming free amongst herbaceous borders, and this has become ingrained in the national consciousness. However, the history of the English garden is long and complex and this conference will focus on the international network, and the designs, people and plants which have been both imported to and exported from the English garden from the medieval period to the present day.
If this sounds like one for you and would like to find out more about the conference or submit a paper, see the details on our website.
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