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Great Gardens

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The formal Dutch garden was described by the philosopher David Hume in 1748 as a 'silly collection of shells and clipped evergreens'. But despite this view, the British have come to accept this garden as part of their own heritage. Yet ask to see a formal 'Dutch' garden in Holland and you'll be shown an 'English" garden.
Hannah Gordon goes dutch to discover the great Dutch gardens both in Britain and in Holland. Producer JOHN BELL

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David Hume
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Hannah Gordon
Producer:
John Bell
Source: Radio Times

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