A Glimpse Through the Gate into the King’s Garden - with ideas that translate into many gardens

Bunny co-authored the book, ‘Highgrove a Garden Celebrated’ with the then Prince Charles, some ten years ago, talks about aspects of these great gardens that make them special.

The front drive with its soft, green stripe snaking up the centre, the sketches of the phases of development of an avenue, laying the paving with wide joints to encourage the ‘softer’ look, and the strategic planning of tree planting are included as is the encouragement of bird song as a successful foil to traffic noise.

His Majesty the King, since acquiring Highgrove some 43 years ago, has developed Highgrove partly as a show case to promote many environmental causes close to his heart. The King has planted a large proportion of the trees and plants himself, and every year he likes to move the garden on creating something new for his visitors to enjoy.

Photo credits
Andrew Lawson
Marianne Majerus
Getty Images

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[olgavantveld]

King Charles has done something good here in his garden. I am glad he loves nature and gardeniing

[nansy]

I liked how all the cows gathered around Bunny as if they wanted to be on camera too 😂
Too cute!!

[L.A.]

I’m so excited to see a new age in Great Britain with King Charles. A man who loves nature and gardens says a lot. Let’s hope he can be bold and usher in greater environmental awareness in the world. We need stronger leadership with a sensitive soul. He seems like a good person and better than most.

[gwenwade]

Long live the King. Long may he reign.

[gregstillman]

A master class on gardening possibilities. But what I love most is how the King’s sense of humor shines through. Bravo.

[josefalawson]

Vision, passion, and budget make this garden one of its kind.

[grammykeatley]

I’ve always thought it great he had something to call his. It’s a beautiful place.

[gwenwade]

Thank you for your tribute to Highgrove and King Charles at home.

[scbadive]

One of the best witnesses for Charles is his garden. That won me over, when I've always kind of hated how he treated Diana. But a guy who cares about the environment, and gardening like he does has a lot going for him too. I love birds, and without bees we'll all starve. I love to garden, and grow things, and I love what I've seen of High Grove. The stumpery is one of the coolest things ever! I'm pulling for him, I hope he does a good job.

[wjs]

This is a lovely video. I really appreciate how you have name checked so many of the people involved in working and designing Highgrove .

[diananazaroff]

I live near a road that has gotten much noisier over the years and have been racking my brain for ideas on how to tone it down. I'm working on a privacy fence and was going to add a lot of birdhouses to the posts. Now I know that other than for beauty and bug control, attracting more birds will help with the noise control as well. Thank you!

[colette]

Cows are so interesting they love to gather around when you’re talking 🐮

[catacombcatholic]

Your knowledge about this garden is so extensive, that it really helps to understand how to let one's gardens develop with time, giving plans time to develop. Thank you!!!

[pikachu]

It is nice to see, that "our" beehouse still stands after 25 years. Love you videos, Mrs. Guinness. Greetings from Slovenia.

[anitabruce]

I enjoyed this very much, thank you Bunny. I have always felt a great affinity with Charles for his love of gardening and preserving the health of the environment. May he prosecute these themes in a long and happy reign.

[snoopybluejeans]

I've always loved Highgrove. I love the natural way KC has developed it. Wild meadow? Who wouldn't love that? I could totally live in that garden. What a sweet treat it would be to have that kind of space and money to indulge in your passion. I'm glad he has it open to the public at times.

[Jane-]

Oh Bunny what a simply stunning video. Both yours and King Charles gardens are stunningly beautiful, inspirational and perfectly dreamy 💚💚💚

[sunitashastry]

🥳Very interesting! I did not know how diverse and passionate are the Kings interests in gardening and the environment.

[daiseegray]

I live in Us and I love ❤️ the European gardens. Long live the king!

[katyasilitch]

Hello from America! Wonderful presentation explaining how you adapted certain aspects of the King's gardens in your own garden, and explaining the reasons the King's garden is such a beautiful and functional marvel. Thank you!