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A glimpse of Gazebo’s gardens
with VEERE GRENNEY — Esteemed New Zealand-born UK-based decorator
Lesson 4 of 40
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Measuring in at over two acres across multiple terraced levels, the gardens at Gazebo are vast and varied. You will be going into more detail later on in the course, but for now, Veere gives you a taste of what’s to come.
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A Glimpse of Gazebo's Gardens
We will be going into more detail later on in the course, but for now, I wanted to give you an introduction to my garden at Gazebo.
The landscaping at Gazebo incorporates large structured plantings of clivias, canna lilies and salvias, a rose garden underplanted with Chinese forget-me-nots and a succulent garden.
Nestled amongst the planting, there is a swimming pool filled with saltwater and surrounded by palm trees.
A steep staircase leads down to a small gazebo, which acts as a summer house and is a beautifully serene spot for contemplation. Beside it sits a lovely fountain, which provides the relaxing sound of running water.
Halfway down this staircase is a terrace made of stone, featuring raised beds filled with vegetables, as well as a treasured collection of Dahlias I brought over from England. There is also a large greenhouse for propagating seeds and for storing plants during the winter.
I have plans for a new orchard, as well as a chicken run and a few beehives.
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Your Instructor
Veere Grenney
Esteemed New Zealand-born UK-based decorator
For more than three decades, Veere Grenney has shaped the landscape of international interior design with an eye for timeless elegance and a deep respect for tradition. Having begun his career under Mary Fox Linton, and later serving as a director at Colefax and Fowler, Veere went on to establish his own company in central London in 1996, one that continues to define the art of classic contemporary living.
His work has been consistently recognised at the very highest level with Veere holding a place in House and Garden’s Directory of 100 Leading Interior Designers for the past seven years, alongside being named one of Veranda’s ‘Magic Makers’ in 2013, and additionally is a proud member of Architectural Digests prestigious ‘Top 100’.
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