Gardens

Inside The World Garden With Tom Hart Dyke

Watch on House Cinema: https://houseofwillowalexander.co.uk/cinema/the-world-garden-tom-hart-dyke Step inside The World Garden at Lullingstone Castle with Tom Hart Dyke, plant hunter, curator and creator of one of Kent’s most extraordinary gardens. In this interview, Tom shares the remarkable story behind The World Garden, from the childhood moment that first sparked his love of plants, to the life-changing experience in the Darién Gap that led him to sketch the idea for a living map of the world while in captivity. Set within the historic grounds of Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford, Kent, The World Garden brings together plants from across the globe, arranged by their native regions. Tom walks us through the inspiration, design and maintenance of the garden, including its rare plants, unusual sections, orchid collections, cactus house and the practical work involved in keeping such an ambitious garden alive. More than a rare plant collection, The World Garden is a story of survival, family, exploration and the quiet power of gardening. As Tom reflects in the interview, gardening can be therapeutic, but for him this garden became something more. It saved his life. Watch the full interview to discover the story behind The World Garden at Lullingstone Castle, the plants that shaped it, and the extraordinary man who brought it to life. Visit The World Garden at Lullingstone Castle: https://www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk/ Follow House of Willow Alexander: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/world_of_willowalexander/?hl=en Website: willowalexander.co.uk #WorldGarden #LullingstoneCastle #TomHartDyke #KentGardens #GardenTour #PlantHunter #RarePlants #HistoricGardens #EnglishGardens #GardenDesign