Gardens Illustrated Festival 2015 Fergus Garrett

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Gardens Illustrated Festival 2015 Fergus Garrett

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Apr 22, 2016

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Great Dixter was the home of the late, great gardener Christopher Lloyd. Today under the guidance of head gardener Fergus Garrett it remains one of our finest gardens, renowned for its exciting and exemplary planting.

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Apr 22, 2016

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