| In June 2023, the National Trust in the UK announced the new acquisition of a Grade I listed house and garden—Gertrude Jekyll’s home and garden, Munstead Wood. Gertrude Jekyll was one of the most important garden designers of the early 20th century, a prolific writer, and skilled businesswoman. She often collaborated with architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and both worked on Jekyll’s own home in Surrey. Jekyll lived at Munstead Wood from the 1890s until her death in 1932. During that time, she created a woodland garden and designed seasonal gardens, such as the Spring Garden, the Hidden Garden, the June Garden, and the 200-foot-long colorful herbaceous border. Jekyll once spoke of Munstead Wood “My garden is my workshop, my private study, and a place of rest.” Landscape historian and author Judith Tankard will discuss Jekyll’s home and garden, and talk about the designer’s theories on color, planting and design. She will show some of Jekyll’s own photographs and scrapbooks to demonstrate Jekyll‘s lasting influence on garden design. Andy Jasper, Head of Gardens at the National Trust, created a video for Royal Oak Foundation members to explain the upcoming restoration plans and Munstead Wood’s opening to the public. Ms. Tankard is a member of The Garden Club of the Back Bay. |
| Watch LIVE on Wednesday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) or RENT the recording! $15 Royal Oak members; $25 non-members |
