The New Romantic Garden with Jo Thompson

Thursday 24th April 2025

We are delighted to be welcoming to Gravetye one of the UK’s leading garden designers, Jo Thompson, to talk about her latest book. 

Known for her exquisite, timeless planting, well-proportioned English-style gardens and a deep commitment to biodiversity, Jo will share her love of romantic gardens and provide inspiration to all gardeners who want their garden to feel not merely well planted, but truly alive and atmospheric. 

Jo has won four Gold and five Silver Gilt Medals and a People’s Choice Award at RHS shows. She is an RHS judge and member of the RHS Show Gardens Selection Panel. Her designs are wide-ranging and rather than following fashions, Jo uses her innate understanding of place to ensure the landscapes she creates work seamlessly within their setting and for her clients. She is consistently listed as one of the top designers working today by House & Garden and Country Life magazines.   

In her new book, The New Romantic Garden, Jo looks at the allure of romantic gardens bringing together her keen eye for colour, modern romanticism and ecologically based aesthetics. 

Arrive 10.30am for tea/coffee, with the talk starting at 11.00am followed by lunch at shared tables in our glass-fronted dining room.

£165.00 per person includes tea/coffee on arrival, the talk, 3 course lunch with drinks and a signed copy of the book.