Shaping Britain PAINTERLY GARDENS

For the last in our series of features charting the influence renowned figures have had on shaping Britain, we look at the evolution of our gardens and gardening style. Clare Foggett (), Editor of our sister magazine , gives her expert thoughts on key individuals whose gardening tenets and philosophies have translated into some of Britain’s best-loved gardens, from Hestercombe in Somerset to Beth Chatto’s Gardens in Essex.