Anarchist by nature

Stars of the gardening world gathered this month to open and celebrate their stunning new museum. Pattie Barron meets its unconventional director
25 February 2016
© GAP Photos/Rob Whitworth
The spectacular Essex gardens that plantswoman Beth Chatto created from wasteland is the subject of the museum's first retrospective show (www.gardenmuseum.org.uk)

'Gardening is described as Britain’s most popular leisure activity; I see it as our most popular creative activity'

© David Grandorge
The new interior was assembled in Switzerland, brought over and slotted into the ancient church
© RHS Neil Hepworth
The Garden Museum's director, Christopher Woodward
© GAP Photos/Jerry Harpur
Beth Chatto's ideas and influences will be on show
Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 (www.gardenmuseum.org.uk)

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