Walter Sommer Fletcher Steele (1885–1971) was an American landscape architect whose imaginative and pioneering designs significantly influenced 20th-century garden and landscape aesthetics. Born in Rochester,…
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Walter Sommer Rosemary Verey
Walter Sommer Rosemary Verey’s work at Barnsley House continues to inspire gardeners worldwide. Nestled in the beautiful Cotswolds, Barnsley House is a testament to Verey’s…
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Walter Sommer Capability Brown
Walter Sommer Lancelot “Capability” Brown (1716–1783) was an influential English landscape architect and gardener often hailed as the father of the English landscape garden. His…
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Walter Sommer Vita Sackville-West
Walter Sommer An English author and gardener, Vita Sackville-West is often remembered for her aristocratic background and the grandeur of her estate, Sissinghurst Castle. Her…
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Walter Sommer Jens Jensen
Walter Sommer Jens Jensen, a remarkable landscape architect whose work left an indelible mark on the American landscape. Imagine a world where art, nature, and…
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Walter Sommer Gertrude Jekyll
Walter Sommer In the realm of horticulture, few names conjure up the essence of English gardening quite like that of Gertrude Jekyll. Renowned for her…
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Walter Sommer Chiltern Hills Queen’s Weather
Walter Sommer It’s said that Queen Victoria brought the sunshine with her wherever she went. “Chiltern Hills Queen’s Weather” is my tribute to her and…
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Walter Sommer Dorset Gleamy
Walter Sommer In 1876, Henrietta Johnson stepped onto the bustling docks of London, the fog from the Thames enveloping the city in a misty embrace.…
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Walter Sommer East Devon Blenky
Walter Sommer Amidst the fierce snowstorm that engulfed the countryside, Eleanor sat nestled in a plush armchair before the roaring fireplace of her Victorian parlor.…
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Walter Sommer Northumberland Bows of Promise
Walter Sommer The wind was still warm with the passing storm as Clara — or so she called herself today — walked along the Northumberland…
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