Landscape Tips

Colchicum “autumn crocus” is blooming under the trees in The Beth Chatto Gardens On a sunny October day, MA Garden Design students and third year degree students went to The Beth Chatto Gardens to see the autumn plants and learn about the garden philosophy. We started with an introduction about the history of the gardens, special planting techniques, as well as workshops and courses that are happening in the gardens now. I was very impressed with the planting techniques and beauty of the Gravel Garden which was a car park previously.   One of the expert gardeners is explaining students the planting techniques Dr Jill Raggett explained a variety of notable plants in autumn during our walk along the Water Garden and Woodland Garden. Colchicum which is an autumn crocus and Lunaria Biennis which has flat, round, silvery seed pods in autumn were two species that impressed me by their colour, texture and forms. The day was a success overall and the beauty of the garden inspire...

Folkstone Triennial in October Blue skies, seaside, and the coastal town of Folkestone was a recent destination for students to experience the landscape as a setting for public art.   A truly interdisciplinary domain and experience, the careful and thoughtful placement of sculptural works revealed a sensitivity and critique of space and place for students of both art, landscape architecture and garden design programmes at Writtle University College. Cast iron figure by Antony Gormley: Atmospheric art work embedded into the landscape Selected works this year are by Antony Gormley, Tracey Emin , Bob and Roberta Smith amongst others.   Show concludes 5 November, but it's still a great place to visit. See for further information: www.folkestonetriennial.org.uk/artists/2017/ Steve Terry, Senior Lecturer, Landscape Architecture&Garden Design at WUC

Our new open lecture series are hosting experts from landscape and garden design industry. The Landscape Architecture & Garden Design scheme have organised some inspirational speakers for their upcoming Landscape Talks, beginning with Dr. Phil Askew, Director of the Thamesmead Development Project, on 2nd October. The series of talks will take place every other Monday from 12-1pm in Design 1 and are open to all UG and PG students and staff. Full details of the first set of talks can be found on the attached poster, which will also be displayed on notice boards and on our social media channels. For further enquiries please contact Dr. Saruhan Mosler, Course Manager for the postgraduate Landscape Architecture & Garden Design scheme.