Thursday 29 October 2015

29 Oct : Circumspice


Mark Flanagan MVO, Keeper of the Gardens in Windsor Great Park, passed away this week. He was responsible for the Savill Garden, the Valley Gardens and the gardens at Frogmore and the Royal Lodge which contain a long list of National Collections of plants such as Magnolias, Rhododendrons and Azaleas. I visit the Savill Garden often and have always been grateful for his vision and leadership in the development of this spectacular landscape. His was a life well lived. If you seek his monument - look around you.

6 comments:

  1. he has left a wonderful legacy it seems x

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  2. How sad but what a wonderful life's work. His gardens are magnificent.

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  3. He will never been forgotten, will he? What an utterly gorgeous image, thank you.

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  4. This is the best time to visit Savill Garden. What a wonderful legacy Mark has left.

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  5. What a beautiful monument and testimony to leave behind.

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  6. Thank you all for your thoughtful responses to this post.

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