Entering

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Soami
2.
Wang Heon-sin
3.
André Le Notre
4.
Philip Miller
5.
Thomas Jefferson
6.
Joseph Paxton
7.
James Beach Jr.
8.
Thomas Hanbury
9.
William Robinson
10.
Claude Monet
11.
Gertrude Jekyll
12.
Henry E.
Huntington
13.
Ellen Wilmot
14.
Edward Augustus Bowles
15.
Pierre S.
Dupont
16.
Lawrence Johnston
17.
Beatrix Farrand
18.
Henry Duncan McLaren
19.
Ray Selling Berry
20.
Frederick Stern
21.
Jacques Majorelle
22.
Ghana Walska
23.
Vita Sackville West
24.
Marjorie Fish
25.
Beatrix Habergel
26.
Mildred Blandy
27.
Roberto Burle Marx
28.
Lelia Caetani
29.
Greta Sturza
30.
Min Byeong-gal
31.
Christopher Lloyd
32.
Beth Chatto
33.
Jeffrey Smith
34.
Penelope Hobhouse
35.
Beverly McConnell
36.
Jeff Hamilton
37.
Pete Oudolf
38.
Jeremy Francis
39.
Will Giles
40.
Dan Hinckley

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Credits and Acknowledgements

Forty Great Gardeners Who Made Their Lives Perfect by Gardening
Learn wisdom in a garden that inspires and soothes.

Gertrude Jekyll, respected by gardeners around the world
Claude Monet, who brought his beautiful garden to life on canvas
Thomas Jefferson, the American president who was serious about peas
Ellen Wilmot, who poured her entire fortune into gardening
Min Byeong-gal, who created Cheonripo Arboretum in his second homeland
Piet Oudolf, the genius of naturalistic planting

- Wisdom learned from the life of a gardener

We introduce the lives of great gardeners, their achievements as gardeners, and the gardens they cultivated.
You can also find out what led him to become a gardener, what education he received, who influenced him, and what lessons he left for future generations.
Meet gardeners more vividly through episodes related to gardening and the words and writings they left behind.


The 'Wisdom of the Masters' corner introduces practical information and design ideas for gardening.
This allowed me to apply the wisdom of the master to my own garden.


- Gardens and plants through photos and paintings

We have photographed gardens created by great gardeners, including the Ryoanji Rock Garden, the Gardens of Versailles, Giverny Gardens, Munstead Wood Gardens, Longwood Botanical Gardens, and Hummel Gardens.
Flipping through the book, you feel like you're traveling through gardens around the world, following in the gardener's footsteps.
Additionally, plant illustrations related to each gardener were placed throughout the book.
Plants that can be seen in the gardens they tend, plants that the gardeners have selected or collected, and plants named after the gardeners appear.

William Robinson , who was early on aware of the environment and sustainability.

“A gardener must be a true artist, respecting things as they are and taking pleasure in the natural forms and beauty of flowers and trees.”
William Robinson rebelled against the formal gardens popular in the 19th century and believed that both people and plants should be able to freely express their individuality.
He also argued that city roofs should be flattened to create gardens where people could grow food.
He was concerned about environmental pollution and climate change before the term ecology was even coined, and he recognized the importance of green space for public health.
Robinson actively advocated for his cause in magazines and books, and had a major influence on the naturalistic planting trend that prevails today.

- Claude Monet , who brought his beautiful garden to canvas

“I spend all the money I have on my garden.
“I live in true joy.”
Impressionist painter Claude Monet's representative work is 'Water Lilies'. Monet personally cultivated the garden in Giverny and grew the plants, and then transferred the images onto the canvas.
The whole family dug, hoeing, and planting trees, and Monet meticulously tended them so that they could be enjoyed with flowers from spring to fall.
Even after he had some spare money and hired a gardener, he never gave up gardening, and gave the gardener meticulous instructions when he was away from home.
He, who said he knew nothing but to paint and garden, left behind the Giverny Garden, his "most beautiful masterpiece."

- Gertrude Jekyll , respected by gardeners around the world

“The first purpose of a garden is to be a quiet and beautiful space that pleases the eyes, brings joy, and clears the mind.”
Born in England in 1843, Jekyll studied painting at the National School of Art.
However, due to severe myopia, he gave up his dream of becoming a painter and entered the path of a gardener, and thanks to him, modern gardeners have gained an excellent teacher.
Jekyll painted in his garden, using the ground as his canvas and the plants as his palette.
She designed over 400 gardens, wrote 14 books, and established planting principles that many people follow today.
“Artist, Gardener, Craftsman” – these three words on his tombstone describe Jekyll well.

From Queen of the High Society to Queen of the Garden, Gana Walska

“Nothing can be done comfortably or half-heartedly.”
Gana Walska was married six times, five of them to wealthy men.
After her final divorce, Walska turned her life's passion to gardening.
As her garden grew, she drifted further from her social status, but she traded her expensive jewels for the pleasures of the garden.
Lotusland, created in California, is a charming garden filled with unusual plants and enhanced by Walska's unique creativity.


- Roberto Burle Marx, painter, landscape architect, and environmental activist

“Roberto Burle Marx has presented a rare and innovative combination of art and horticulture.”
The closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics featured a performance dedicated to Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx.
Burle Marx, who is loved and respected by the Brazilian people, creates vibrant works by fusing native Brazilian plants with asymmetrical designs.
He is also an environmental activist and has spoken out against the destruction of rainforests.
For him, gardening was 'the oldest artistic expression in history' and 'an attempt to reclaim a lost paradise'.


- Min Byeong-gal , who created Cheonripo Arboretum in his second homeland

“I just wanted to try planting some trees.”
Carl Ferris Miller, who served as an interpreter and translator in the U.S. Navy, naturalized in Korea under the name Min Byeong-gal.
After purchasing land in Cheonlipo at the request of an acquaintance, he dedicated the rest of his life to creating Cheonlipo Arboretum.
He also put effort into training professional personnel, sending his employees to places like the United States and England to learn gardening skills.
Cheonliposu Arboretum has a world-class collection of holly and magnolias.
Min Byeong-gal received the Order of Merit and the Gold Beach Memorial Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain.

- Piet Oudolf , the genius of naturalistic planting

“What a person experiences in a lifetime, a plant experiences in its one-year life cycle.
“Gardening is a microcosm of life.”
Oudolf became known worldwide for his landscaping of the High Line in New York, and is familiar to us for his Taehwagang National Garden in Ulsan.
As a leader in the 'New Perennial Planting Movement', we are spreading innovative ideas and gardening techniques.
The naturalistic planting he pioneers is characterized by its abundance of flowers while remaining remarkably easy to maintain.
Oudolf is constantly experimenting to select plants that are disease-resistant, wildlife-friendly, and easy to maintain.