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RIP Beth Chatto

A life well lived ... she made a huge contribution to our lives ... she will be missed

http://www.bethchatto.co.uk/gardens/our-blog/garden-news/beth-chatto-27th-september-1923-13th-may-2018.htm 

Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    Rest In Peace, a great lady and true pioneer
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

    “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” 
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    edited May 2018
    Couldn't agree more. Her interview with Carol Klein on GW a few months ago was lovely.
  • Joyce21Joyce21 Posts: 15,489
    A great inspiration and a lovely lady.
    SW Scotland
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    <3
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Another of " The Old School" has gone. 
    Very sad, but 94?? not at all bad.
    Devon.
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  • MarlorenaMarlorena Posts: 8,705
    I'm very sorry to hear this, she was such a great gardener.  
    East Anglia, England
  • WonkyWombleWonkyWomble Posts: 4,541
    Very sad news but a grand age and huge wealth of influence! Think we really should visit the garden soon Dove, what do you think? 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    It was planned for last year wasn't it Wonky, then I broke my foot ... let's make it this summer when we get the weddings over with  :)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • WonkyWombleWonkyWomble Posts: 4,541
    Sounds like a plan Dove ascend we can see if any local forum friends fancy it too 😊
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