Beth Chatto's Green Tapestry Revisited: A Guide to a Sustainably Planted Garden

Thirty years after the publication of "The Green Tapestry," Beth Chatto's gardens continue to demonstrate her ethos of sustainable planting, which is more relevant than ever in the face of climate change. David Ward and Åsa Gregers-Warg have updated the guide, adding new text and an updated directory of Beth's favorite perennial plants. Beth's gardens were ahead of their time, using only plants that thrived in the available conditions. Her talent for observation, enthusiasm for learning, and interest in foliage, form, and texture made her a unique voice in British gardening. This new edition is a tribute to Beth's work and hopes to inspire a new generation of gardeners to plant in tune with nature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: Berry & Co

Thirty years after Beth Chatto first unveiled her renowned gardens, The Green Tapestry was published, taking her readers on a guided tour of her gardens while sharing her insights into planting choices and experiences with perennial plants. However, a further thirty years have passed, and although Beth is no longer with us, her gardens continue to showcase her unwavering commitment to sustainable planting, which remains incredibly relevant in the face of climate change. In Beth Chatto's Green Tapestry Revisited, David Ward and Åsa Gregers-Warg, who collaborated closely with Beth for many years and continue to work at the gardens today, have updated her guide to her gardens, incorporating new text where significant renovations and replantings have taken place, particularly in the Gravel Garden, Woodland Garden, and Reservoir Garden. This updated directory of Beth's favorite perennial plants further enhances the book's value.

Beth's gardens at Elmstead Market were truly ahead of their time. Her expertise as a plantswoman was a blend of her husband Andrew's research into plants in their natural habitats and her extensive practical experience. She embarked on her gardening journey with a vision of creating gardens that thrived in the prevailing conditions, whether damp or dry, sunny or shaded. What set Beth apart was her exceptional ability to observe, her unwavering enthusiasm for learning, and her deep fascination with the foliage, form, and texture of her preferred perennials, as well as their vibrant flower colors.

Illustrated with specially commissioned photography by Steven Wooster, who was Beth's preferred photographer of her gardens, this new edition serves as a fitting tribute to Beth's remarkable work. Julia Boulton, Beth's granddaughter and the CEO of Beth Chatto's Plant, has contributed to the book, adding her personal insights and anecdotes.

Beth Chatto's gardens continue to inspire and influence gardeners worldwide, reminding us of the importance of sustainable planting and the beauty that can be created through thoughtful plant selection and placement. Her legacy lives on through her gardens, which serve as a testament to her dedication and passion for gardening.

Weight: 920g
Dimension: 247 x 241 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781999963163