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Gertrude Jekyll, a renowned British gardener and designer, was born on November 29, 1843, and passed away on December 8, 1932. She is celebrated for her unique gardening style and contributions to British garden design, with her work continuing to influence modern gardening to this day.

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Famous Gertrude Jekyll Quotes

“A garden is a grand teacher... above all it teaches entire trust.”

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“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.”

Source: Wood and Garden: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Working Amateur

“The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.”

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“The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives.”

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Book:Wood and Garden: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Working Amateur

Source: Wood and Garden: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Working Amateur

About the Author

Born: November 29, 1843
Died: December 8, 1932
Known for: Gardener
Quotes: 20

Books & Sources

Wood and Garden: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Working AmateurRelated source material

Home and Garden: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Worker in BothRelated source material

Colour Schemes for the Flower GardenRelated source material

On GardeningRelated source material

Wall and Water Gardens: With Chapters on the Rock-garden and the Heath-gardenRelated source material

Wood and Garden - Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Working AmateurRelated source material

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