See: The Garden of Cosmic Speculation
One of the world’s most unique, mathematically-derived gardens.
Dumfries, Scottish Borders, Scotland
I first learned of this incredible modernist gardenscape when I was studying the history of British landscape architecture in grad school, and I immediately fell entranced with the sculptural berms of grass, carved like cones of earth, and the playful checkerboards of sod. I knew it was a place I must see. Created by architect Charles and Maggie Jencks from 1989 - 1995, the 30-acre landscape is less about an abundance of plants, but more about the geometric and scientific formulae that inspired its design, making it one of the world’s most abstract gardenscapes and works of earthen art. But seeing it is a challenge: it is only open for two days annually in May. Tickets open in February via the Scotland’s Garden Scheme – so plan in advance!
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Photo Source: The Garden of Cosmic Speculation
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