Beth Chatto..........rip

[mightymouse]

Beth Chatto has passed away at the age of 94. One of the most inspirational gardeners and horticulturists of the last 50 years. Her garden in Essex is one of the most beautiful in the UK.

[murraymints]

how sad..RIP...

[murraymints]

http://www.bethchatto.co.uk/

for those who are not aware of this lady

[woofgang]

yes...the last of a special generation of gardeners

[rowanwitch]

Really sad but her legacy is in every plant growing in a difficult place, every drought tolerant, dry shade loving, leafy gem

[mightymouse]

Absolutely.

[Tilly2]

One of the special people. Bye bye, Beth.

[mightymouse]

There is a wonderful book, called "Dear Friend and Gardener" which is a documentation of frequent mail between Beth and the wonderful, late, Christopher Lloyd (Great Dixter)...........highly recommended to old-fashioned gardeners like myself!

[woofgang]

I have got this! Its an excellent read.

[Togo]

What a girl. Another treasure that must now be hidden from view. Ten golds in a row at the Chelsea Flower Show. R.I.P. Beth Chatto.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/beth-chatto-dead-gardener-chelsea-flower-show-winner-death-dies-a8351091.html

[Chipchopper]

Her beautiful gardens were widely renowned.
I sure she will be missed by many and I hope the gardens will continue to be well tended in honor of this remarkable Lady.

[marval]

Just heard this on the local news, RIP Beth.

[diddlydo]

Her garden is just magical - when I visited, she was having tea in the garden with friends, unphased by all the people enjoying it with her (the garden, not the tea!)