The Jungle Garden [Online]

In this presentation, Philip will outline how to create a lush garden in any space or aspect. His book The Jungle Garden was published in December 2021 and forms the foundation of this talk. Learn how dense planting can be effective, and in fact make a garden appear larger. Explore how combinations of different foliage shapes, sizes, and textures can add interest without a focus on flowers. Emphasis will be on combinations and interesting gardens will be shown. Philip is Head Gardener at Walmer Castle, built by Henry VIII in Kent. The Jungle Garden is now available in the U.S., and you can learn more about the book and Philip’s work here.  

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My name is Philip Oostenbrink and I am Head Gardener at Walmer Castle and Gardens in East Kent. Apart from my full-time job I am Collections Coordinator for Plant Heritage in Kent and Plant Trials committee member for the RHS. I am also a horticultural speaker for any groups who are interested in gardening and/or history. I have been a plant collector all my life. I have a passion for jungle gardening and I have four National Plant Collections: Aspidistra elatior & sichuanensis, Variegated and Yellow-leaved Convallaria, Hakonechloa macra and Ophiopogon japonicus. I have a love for variegated plants.