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Gardeners’ Corner special: William Robinson’s wild gardening

BBC Radio Ulster - Gardeners' Corner, Gardeners’ Corner special: William Robinson’s wild gardening

David Maxwell explores the legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest gardeners, William Robinson

A Gardeners’ Corner special on the life and legacy of the great Victorian gardener and Irishman William Robinson.



William Robinson started life as a garden boy in Ireland but went on the become one of the most famous gardeners of all time.  His ‘wild gardening’ style is still widely referenced today and in this special programme presenter David Maxwell is joined by Donegal gardener Brendan Little to explore Robinson’s life and legacy.  At Gravetye Manor, Robinson’s home in Sussex, they meet head gardener Tom Coward who has brought the gardens back to life following a period of neglect.  Robinson expert, Judith Nesbitt, describes his character and the mystery surrounding his early years. Also on the programme, a visit to the home and garden of Robinson’s friend of 50 years, the prominent Victorian gardener, Gertrude Jekyll and David takes Brendan on a trip down memory lane on a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.






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