Brian Skeys Garden visiting, Our Garden@19, The Life of Brian. February 12, 2024 3 Minutes
John Brookes MBE has designed and built well over 1000 gardens, here and overseas, during a career spanning 50 years. Based at Denmans, his acclaimed world-famous garden in West Sussex, he is best known for his ability to create gardens that relate to their environment, designing gardens that fit into the wider landscape; that best suit the style and period of the house.
John Brookes first used the phrase “room outside” or “garden room”, he thought of a garden as an outdoor living space. His garden plans used a simple “grid system” for each site, linking it to proportions he found relating to the house. He said that this grid unified a garden and helped its designs to flow.
He has won numerous awards throughout his career including 4 gold medals at Chelsea, he was also a successful and prolific author, having written 24 best-selling books. The Clock House and stable block were both the home and studio of the late John Brookes.
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