In this episode, world-renowned planting designer Piet Oudolf talks to Stephanie about the projects that have shaped his career and why he has never had time to dream . Discover why he enjoys creating gardens in the public realm more than private spaces, why he closed his nursery and garden and what he has planned for exciting upcoming projects, including the reimagining of his borders at RHS Garden Wisley. 

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Show notes

Piet Oudolf at Work book 

Piet Oudolf and Henk Gerritsen’s book Planting the Natural Garden - read our review here.

Lurie Garden, Chicago

The High Line, New York City

RHS Wisley Glasshouse borders being replanted

Camden Highline, London

Future Plants

New plant selected by Cassian Schmidt and Piet at Hermannshof is Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka'

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