The Tate Talk was given this year by Caroline Holmes, a well known speaker and author, on Gertrude Jekyll, the artist and gardener. Gertrude Jekyll was born in Mayfair in 1843
On Thursday 20th June, by the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Simon Broke around 85 members and guests enjoyed an afternoon of broken cloud and sunny spells in the wonderful setting of Holme Hale Hall.
Simon gave a most interesting account of the history of the house which has been in the family for several generations, and Delia spoke about the creating of the Garden, and the designs by Arne Maynard. Their gardens are managed organically in as far as possible, and the vast numbers of bees and insects on the flowers were a testament to the varied planting. Plants propagated from home stock by the Head Gardener were on sale.
Teas were provided and served by the ladies from Holme Hale Church, and the proceeds from these combined with a Norfolk Gardens Trust contribution were for the benefit of St Andrew’s Church.
Next Event
Lady’s Wood, Melton Constable
Sunday 19th May. 2024 2-5pm
Lady’s Wood, Melton Constable, NR24 2NFA
75 acres of woodland walks with wide grass rides in a peaceful lakeside setting.