This week Country Life reports on the recent developments at Great Dixter, former home of our long-serving 'In My Garden' writer Christopher 'Christo' Lloyd (1921-2006).
With its Lutyens-designed grounds, yew topiary, carpets of meadow flowers and colourful mixed borders, this historic house is a place of pilgrimage for horticulturists worldwide.
We take a look in the Country Life Archive to track the changing face of this property through the 20th century.
ARCHIVE ARTICLES
GREAT DIXTER, SUSSEX: THE HOME OF MR. NATHANIEL LLOYD BY LAWRENCE WEAVER
EVERGREEN HEDGES: SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THEIR PLANTING AND GROWTH BY H. AVRAY TIPPING
GREAT DIXTER ROUND THE YEAR BY CHRISTOPHER LLOYD (FREE PDF DOWNLOAD)
GREAT DIXTER, SUSSEX: THE HOME OF MR. CHRISTOPHER LLOYD BY CHARLES HIND (FREE PDF DOWNLOAD)
35 YEARS IN MY GARDEN BY CHRISTOPHER LLOYD (FREE PDF DOWNLOAD)
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By what name is the shallow nest of the hare known? It's the Country Life Quiz of the Day, November 3, 2025It's Monday which means we're back with the first Country Life quiz of the week.
