A Beautiful Obsession: Jimi Blake's World of Plants at Hunting Brook Gardens

Jimi Blake has spent the last 25 years collecting stand-out plants which he grows in dynamic and innovative ways at the fabulous Hunting Brook Gardens. Exotics with extraordinary shaped leaves set off fine collections of salvias and dahlias in this bold, experimental garden. Hunting Brook is always on the move and even regular visitors find fresh surprises around every corner. Yet from the open borders to the woodland and valley there is a grounded quality to the garden that reflects Jimi’s close ties with the land and respect for the spirit of the place.

About the Authors:

Jimi Blake trained at the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin and was Head Gardener at Airfield. He runs classes and workshops at the garden and lectures all over the world.

Noel Kingsbury is a well-known designer, commentator and writer on plants, gardens, landscape and the environment. He has a doctorate in horticultural ecology from Sheffield University, teaches online classes, lectures and travels widely.