“For the best building and planting...the architect and gardener must have some knowledge of each other's business, and each must regard with feelings of kindly reverence the unknown domains of the other's higher knowledge.”
Quote by Gertrude Jekyll
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Gertrude Jekyll
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. more
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