10/08/2025
Wealthy American Major Lawrence Johnston, purchased Hidcote Manor in 1907 after a long search for a suitable home to settle in England. Over the following decades he created a garden based on the principles of the Arts & Craft movement popular in the early 20th century. He was a gregarious gardener and collected rare plants from all over the world to cultivate at Hidcote. It’s been more than 20 years since my first visit and I am still blown away by the great plantsmanship and artistry of Hidcote. Well worth a visit if you’re in the Cotswolds.