Emma Hill of the National Trust's Hare Hill Gardens is researching James Russell
Did you know James Russell? Garden designer James Russell worked in around 300-400 gardens across the UK between 1950-1990 and there is an extensive archive of letters between him and his clients held in the Borthwick Institute in York.
Through my research into Russell for the MHort Award I have found many people who knew him and have stories and insights of the man himself. Working with the National Trust I am carrying out a recording project with the aims of creating an archive for further research, and linking gardens he worked in.
Please get in touch if you knew him, or if you know one of the gardens where he worked.
emmahill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Emma Hill, Hare Hill Gardens