Introducing Maggie Tran, the newly appointed gardener overseeing the entirety of a Scottish island
In a world where instant gratification is often the norm, thanks to social media, gardeners face a unique challenge. This is according to a renowned speaker in the horticulture industry, who shares a passion for slow art, sustainability, and innovation.
The speaker's journey in gardening began at a young age, with fond memories of their grandmother's council house garden. Every patch of the heavy clay soil was jam-packed, with roses trained all over the walls and an array of Asian vegetables growing in abundance. On hot summer days, they would feast on fresh strawberries, plucked straight from the plants.
The speaker's diverse background is as rich as the gardens they admire. They studied fine art and worked as an artist specializing in performance art and experimental theatre. Their love for plants, however, blossomed under the tutelage of Siew Lee Vorley, the assistant head gardener of Great Dixter during the speaker's training years.
Another significant influence was Karl Foerster, a major figure in German gardening. The speaker was also inspired by Hans and Miranda Kramer from De Hessenhof, considered a model for sustainable gardening practices. Isabella Vaughan, the former owner of Kerdalo in Brittany, also left a lasting impact.
The speaker's favourite garden is Keith Wiley's Wildside, a testament to their appreciation for gardens that evolve over time. They believe that the best gardens are those that allow nature to take its course, and that leaving leaves and non-seeding material in the garden can help insects and wildlife, serving as a natural mulch.
As horticulture moves forward, the speaker is excited about the incorporation of a wider range of practices such as agroecology, permaculture, and attracting more people from diverse backgrounds who value and want to innovate in the field.
The speaker's guiding principle is to always question everything they do, asking themselves why they don't like something and how they would do it differently. Their first plant love was Myosotis, specifically Myosotis 'Royal Blue'.
For those interested in learning more about the speaker's work and insights, they can reach out via email at [email protected] or find them on social media @hortiventure. The Caucasus Mountains of Central Asia and Crete are the speaker's dream plant destinations due to their steppe landscapes, alpine meadows, and Mediterranean flora.
In a world that often moves too fast, the speaker's message is a reminder to slow down, appreciate the beauty of nature, and let our gardens evolve naturally, one season at a time.
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