Every day in the month of August, Scribehound Gardening’s team of experts are sharing their favourite gardens. Garden historian Advolly Richmond joins Jane Perrone to discuss the garden she selected: the Japanese Garden at Cowden in Scotland. We find out about its founder, the explorer Isabella ‘Ella’ Christie, who became obsessed with Japanese gardens after visiting the country in 1907.
The Japanese garden at Calden I think is up at the top. Definitely is one that should be, you know, much better known. Having said that, Jane, can I just say something? Don’t all go at once, guys, cuz you’ll ruin it. You’ll ruin the serenity. Just, you know, talk to each other, everybody, and just plan. Well, that’s the thing, isn’t it? Sometimes we don’t want to give away a hidden gem because then the the the influx of visitors may change things. I think that’s that’s a genuine concern for those of us who have gardens that we know and love. I know it is, but also it is a way of making sure that they thrive.
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