world topiary day

Jane Hunt talks to Armando Pizzoni Ardemani, owner and passionate custodian of the exquisite northern Italian gardens, the Monumental Gardens of Valsanzibio, located close to Padua, where garden lovers can enjoy an experience like no other.

Jane learns all about the history of the gardens, the allegorical and religious symbolism that profoundly influences the visitor experience and the topiary that has led Valsanzibio to be interested in her PR concept of World Topiary Day.

Jane Hunt speaks to Hex Gregson, a student studying textiles, at UCLan in Preston, Lancashire, who has taken on the very special challenge of creating a unique topiary-inspired dress, to help celebrate World Topiary Day, 2023.

Jane Hunt talks to Chris Crowder, head gardener at Levens Hall and Gardens in the Lake District, Cumbria and the guardian of the world's oldest topiary garden, dating back to 1694.

Jane explores the momentous work carried out by the gardening team, from September, right through the winter period and on to  re-opening in April, just ahead of what is now an annual World Topiary Day, founded by the heritage home.

She also discovers the things that visitors can see or appreciate during this period and how Levens Hall and Gardens' head gardener relaxes at the end of a busy day.

Jane Hunt interviews Chris Crowder, head gardener of the Lake District's Levens Hall and Gardens, near Kendal, to find out all about the amazing topiary garden, why it is a world record holder and why World Topiary Day is its latest contribution to the world of topiary art.