Beth Chatto

Beth Chatto (1923–2018) was a British horticulturist, writer and gardener.

Beth Chatto in brief

Born
1923
Died
2018
Known for
horticulturist, writer, gardener and architect
Place of birth
Good Easter
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Bessie Diana.

Born at Good Easter in 1923, died at Elmstead Market in 2018.

In detail

Beth Chatto studied at Colchester County High School for Girls. the recorded working language is English.

Gertrude Jekyll, Christopher Lloyd and Cedric Morris are recorded as an influence.

Distinctions recorded are Victoria Medal of Honour and Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Beth Chatto”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1590695: Beth Chatto

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