Today Bunny catches up with her former lecturer from Reading University, Richard Bigsrove.
Richard was instrumental in Bunny becoming a Landscape Architect, as she wasn’t aware there was a course, until he told her about it. As well as being a lecturer on the Reading University Horticultural courses for 40 years, during the course of his career Richard has designed many private and commercial gardens, including those at Trinity College Cambridge, he has also written many books including several about his heroine Gertrude Jekyll, and others.
In this video take a look round Richard’s garden with Bunny, hear how he designed it, using colour, texture and form. Listen to Richard and Bunny discuss the influence the gardening greats Peter Thoday, John Sales and John Brookes, have had on many gardens over the years. Hear Richard’s thoughts on how to go about creating your own garden, and designing your planting.
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14 Comments
My first flower book my husband bought me over 50 years ago starts with a section about Gertrude Jekyll ❤love your mention of her😊
Thanks Bunny, a lovely video as always , what a humble man yet so knowledgeable “ the garden is a process not an object “ wise words , what a fantastic yew tree, ( veranda )great seating area on a hot day. Xx😘
What a lovely interview! You and Richard have wonderful rapport, and the wind was kind during your garden tour. I found it interesting to hear his views and reflections from his years of experience. Gardening is indeed a process, and we are at the mercy of nature. In 2003 I bought a mango tree and a Red Texas Grapefruit, along with six Japanese boxwood at a clearance sale. That winter we had the worst cold snap in 20 years, and the two trees died back due to a hard frost. The mango tree never recovered, but while the grapefruit is dwarfed, it's still alive and currently in bloom. The boxwood are fine. I also bought some King Palms, not realizing that they're from the humid coast of Australia; it's too dry here in Southern California, and they eventually died after looking sad for a year or two. Mistake noted. I replaced them with Mission Olives, which are doing very well. Richard's meadow is gorgeous with the red, yellow, and white bulbs blooming together. After seeing his vines, I'm tempted to look into Kiwi fruit. One of the best things about the internet is that people around the world can share knowledge and interests. Thank you for posting these great videos, Bunny. Cheers!
Very nice guy ❤
Such a pleasing tour
Fabulous as always Mrs. Bunny!
You ARE very well respected, Bunny. Thank you for bringing this joy of an interview to us!
Delightful listening to such an expert who talks with such ease – thank you for interviewing your teacher. What a treat.
Really interesting insights in this tour of Richard’s garden . Thank you Bunny and Richard. Lots of wisdom here and what a beautiful garden . I like the message of garden for now! ❤
Thank you! Worthwhile 30 minutes
The snowdrops, peony, bluebells, and Rozanne idea alone would have done it, but there is quite a bit more here. Thanks again 👍
I watch all your videos. This one was special because of the great respect and admiration you have for each other.
Loved this, thank you!
Thanks….I love seeing a bare garden in late winter early spring with no plants
I just loved the shape of the old gnarled kiwi vines, but, as he said, in two blinks of an eye there are 3 foot shoots. Glad he manages to get fruit.