4 Quotes & Sayings By Gertrude Jekyll

Gertrude Jekyll was the only child of the eminent Victorian architect, Richard Jekyll. She was born at Biddies Farm, near Hyde Park, London on May 23, 1876. Gertrude died at Starling House in London on October 29, 1954.

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A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness it teaches industry and thrift above all it teaches entire trust. Gertrude Jekyll
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The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. Gertrude Jekyll
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The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives. Gertrude Jekyll