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Ecojenda is dedicated to promoting the cause for conservation of our heritage, especially the glorious landscapes and plant life we are fortunate to still enjoy in this country. Our appreciation inspires us to create textile and photographic art that we hope will draw attention to the importance of preserving our inheritance for future generations.
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George Forrest collected plants and seeds from China. The plants were dried and used kept as botanical specimens in Herbaria for identification and reference, while the seeds were used as stock from which subscribers, nurserymen and gardeners could try and grow seedlings. George Forrest collected botanical specimens too, these flourished and quickly established themselves as some of our modern day favourite plants.
In 1904 he made his first trip to China and was sponsored by the Liverpool cotton merchant Arthur Kilpin Bulley, famous as the founder of Ness Botanic Gardens. As we celebrate the centenary of his various journeys to bring back rare seeds and plants to this country Pauline, Hilary and Jenny are staging a series of exhibitions to commemorate George Forrest's achievements.
Scroll down to meet the designers and to see pictures of the exhibition
2009
April 25th - May 30th Taking George to Durham @ Durham Botanical Gardens
Sept. 12th - Sept 27th Taking George to Stourhead @ Stourhead Gardens
Oct. 2nd - Oct.30th The Lonesome Pine @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens
(featuring George Forrest and David Douglas)
2010
May (dates to be confirmed)Taking George to Glasgow @ The Glasgow Botanical Gardens
3rd October to 9th November Taking George to Birmingham @ The Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses
2011
The beautiful Caerhays Estate and gardens in Cornwall, is due to stage our exhibition in 2011. By then we will have many new artworks, textiles and photographs celebrating George Forrest's connection with this world famous garden.
Watch this space for details!
Click on any of the pictures below to tour the exhibitions
We would like to thank The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh for the pictures of George Forrest
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