Abstract
Successful long-term plans for gardens require creativity and objectivity and need to include the insight of the horticultural teams caring for them. Garden plans take different forms and there are rival schools of thought about the merits of using external consultants or authoring exclusively in house. This essay makes the case for a ‘third way’, blending the skills of internal and external teams, and shows how the past can inspire the future.
Highlights
Successful long-term plans for gardens require creativity and objectivity and need to include the insight of the horticultural teams caring for them
This essay makes the case for a ‘third way’, blending the skills of internal and external teams, and shows how the past can inspire the future
A new curator, head gardener or garden manager begins their tenure, heralding ‘a new era’ for the garden. They are articulating their vision for the future: the garden’s ‘ chapter’, innovative designs, a fresh take on horticulture
Summary
Successful long-term plans for gardens require creativity and objectivity and need to include the insight of the horticultural teams caring for them. In this febrile atmosphere of change, hearts and minds can be lost, mistakes made and money wasted: the art of creating a successful future plan is not to be underestimated. An in-house plan saves money, reflects the unfettered vision of the curator (and hopefully their team) and is thoroughly grounded in the place.
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