Why don’t we rush gardens? Rory reflects on patience, craftsmanship and why the best gardening happens when care is allowed to take precedence over haste.
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Rethinking the English Garden
A thoughtful exploration of how English allotments may evolve through healthier soils, changing growing seasons and a new way of thinking about food production in a changing climate.
The Garden Butler Essays
What is true luxury in a garden? Rory reflects on trust, quiet service and why the greatest comfort is knowing that somebody is paying attention.
Rethinking the English Garden
How might English gardens evolve over the coming decades? A reflective look at water, soil, planting and design, exploring why the future may depend more on changing our thinking than changing our gardens.
Rethinking the English Garden
Two conversations with clients and one visit to the allotment prompted a reflection on how English gardens may be entering a new chapter, one that asks gardeners to observe, adapt, and think differently.