Gardening's grand dame: Gertrude Jekyll's design innovations--naturalistic plantings dictated by seasonality--changed the face of the field forever.(GARDEN GODDESS)

House Beautiful | June 1, 2005| | Copyright

ALTHOUGH GARDENER Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) has a name that is legendary, many stumble over its correct pronunciation (JEE-kill), much as they do over the question of her relevance to the modern American gardener. But I would argue that even if few now build the elaborate English estate gardens Ms. Jekyll was known for, her skilled artistry, rebellious innovations, and great sense of humor still inspire us today.

Jekyll was first trained as a painter and artist in metal crafts and needlework, and she had been greatly influenced by William Morris and the Arts and ...

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