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The Adventures of the Voyeur Gardener
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 The carriageway, Rippon Lea |
In July 1996 I visited the gardens of Rippon Lea (see Rippon Lea on a Rainy Tuesday). I met Richard Heathcote, the manager at Rippon Lea, and also some of the nice people at the National Trust. As well as classifying buildings of national / historical significance, the National Trust also classifies gardens. More information about the classification of gardens is in the classification of gardens page. We are very lucky in the quality and range of gardens at our National Trust locations.
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| The National Trust is not a government body, and among other things they raise money by selling admissions, souvenirs and charging commercial photographers fees for the use of the gardens. Some locations are also available as film locations, for wedding and other receptions, and so on. Many of the locations also have eateries. In a bid to make the buildings come alive the Trust is continually working on upgrading the premises, researching, adding accessories, and developing programmes of talks, walks and musical events to encourage people to come to these places. Approximately $1 million will be spent on Como House, for example. They will be making the house look more lived-in, with small items on the furniture and the smell of breads and scones cooking in the kitchen.
by Ali Kayn, August 1996
Reprinted from The Melbourne Garden Guide |
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