Garden Design students visit Beth Chatto Gardens

Colchicum “autumn crocus” is blooming under the trees in The Beth Chatto Gardens

On a sunny October day, MA Garden Design students and third year degree students went to The Beth Chatto Gardens to see the autumn plants and learn about the garden philosophy. We started with an introduction about the history of the gardens, special planting techniques, as well as workshops and courses that are happening in the gardens now. I was very impressed with the planting techniques and beauty of the Gravel Garden which was a car park previously.

 

One of the expert gardeners is explaining students the planting techniques

Dr Jill Raggett explained a variety of notable plants in autumn during our walk along the Water Garden and Woodland Garden. Colchicum which is an autumn crocus and Lunaria Biennis which has flat, round, silvery seed pods in autumn were two species that impressed me by their colour, texture and forms. The day was a success overall and the beauty of the garden inspired us for our coming studio projects.

 Lina Choi, MA garden Design student at WUC

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