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Victorian gardens offer a window into a world where nature, design, and innovation came together in dazzling harmony.

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Long before solar panels and smart irrigation, a different kind of energy was being quietly trialled in gardens across Europe: electricity.

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William Robinson (1835–1935) was apparently responsible for the design of only one garden, Gravetye Manor in Sussex, but his influence is still felt today.

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Imagine stepping into a garden where history lingers in the air, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert once found solace amid vibrant blooms. Osborne House on the Isle of Wight is more than just a former royal residence – it’s a place where nature and history intertwine, creating an atmosphere that feels both grand and intimate.

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In a time when women were expected to stay in the drawing room, Ellen Ann Willmott (1858–1934) was digging in the dirt, often quite literally reshaping the landscape of British gardening.

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A unique site with four complete period gardens including 17th century, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian gardens.