How the new Duchess of Beaufort is shining a light on the gardens of Badminton House.
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In this video, Bunny talks to Georgia, the Duchess of Beaufort, about the gardens. See the stunning tulip planting Georgia has been in charge of, to give the garden more spring appeal.
Georgia Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort, married Henry Somerset, 12th Duke of Beaufort in 2018. Georgia is the grand daughter of the novelist Anthony Powell , and she studied classics at Oxford University, before becoming a columnist and obituarist for The Daily Telegraph.
Georgia a keen gardener, is cataloguing the plants in the amazing gardens of Badminton House. There are many as Mary Duchess of Beaufort , was one of Britain’s earliest distinguished women gardeners. Mary got into horticulture as she was trying to find a plant to ease her melancholy. She then began seriously collecting plants from many countries in the 1690’s, introducing more than 1500 plants, including Pelargonium zonale. Mary Somerset commissioned Everad Kickius to illustrate her choice exotics, and these are in her two volume florilegium which is still in the library at Badminton. Georgia is arranging for high quality prints to be made of a selection of these, so that they can be more widely appreciated.
These fine gardens have been enhanced by a range of designers, including Charles Bridgeman, Capability Brown, Russell Page, and François Goffinet. Georgia’s husband’s mother, Caroline, was a keen and knowledgeable gardener, as is his step mother, Miranda, both who have put their stamp on the stunning gardens.
In addition, the Badminton Estate are now working with the Royal Horticultural Society to create a new flower show in the historic grounds of the house in 2026, alternating with RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival which will become a biennial event in two years.
For a longer interview, check out Season 1, Episode 19, of Bunny Guinness’s podcast ‘Bunny in the Garden with…’. Available now on Apple podcasts, Spotify and many more…
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Thank you for taking us along to this incredible garden. So many wonderful ideas, and the quarters of flowers in the long grass are indeed like a Renaissance tapestry. The Duchess seems like such a kind, down to earth person.
@leonbudgen4791
2 ай бұрын
Superb gardens very nicely exhibited in this video. Thank you.
Every question and every answer were brilliant. To have so much and to be so grateful, the willingness to share & to serve truly touches the heart. Bunny’s placement of it in the historical & regional context is deftly done as well. The credit given to primogeniture, while cruel to 2nd borns, is a reality that bears mention.
What a delightful interview. The garden is so beautiful. The terrace and orangery look amazing.
The Duchess is awesome in every way. The way she speaks about her gardeners is so respectful! She also relates to people who are visiting places like Highgrove and even her own garden. Great gal.
What a lovely discussion between you and the Duchess - thoughtful, caring and generous. A delight to watch!
Lovely interview and beautiful gardens! 🌸🌷🌺🍃🙂
Love the tulip meadow garden ❤
A mere glimpse of the gardens.
What beautiful formal gardens 🌷
Bunny, I always look forward to these videos, thanks for sharing! Question, is there any way to encourage your camera person to slow down when they’re panning across the yards you visit? I feel like we’re missing parts with how fast they spin through. Again, love your videos all the same!
Truly inspiring! So many great garden areas, I am full of new garden inspirations thanks to you both. Thanks for sharing, Bunny!
Can anyone tell me what plant the large clear stemmed clipped balls/domes are?
New Duchess? When did her husband succeed to the title?
@aw9522
2 ай бұрын
She's a home wrecker😂
Why are tulips a mistake ???
@blueberrypieology3088
2 ай бұрын
She said she made her first attempts at gardening, and thus her first mistakes, with bulbs (tulips).
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